Papoulias met with German counterpart Gauck
Greece and Germany share a common future as part of their European course, Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday told his German counterpart Joachim Gauck, after an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Mansion.
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Papoulias said he paid particular attention to Gauck's recent statements during a meeting on Security in Munich, highlighting the new responsibilities of all parties for international security.
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"Germany can play an important role to that direction, so can Greece in its region. We stand side-by-side on the path of peace," he pointed out.
Gauck mentioned the aim of his visit was to demonstrate solidarity to a historic place. "I would like to confirm the long-standing friendship between the two countries, which may have be overshadowed by recent incidents and discussions, but it still remains strong," he said.
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"I would like to talk with people on a different modern Germany, as the two people's ties have a long history. This history yesterday was confirmed in Acropolis," Gauck said, adding "I want you to know, when I was 15, in what was then a communist and dictatorial East Germany, I learnt ancient Greek.