Gennady Miller. Foreign Minister of Greece Nikos Kotzias 9 February to take part in the meeting of the Council on foreign relations of the European Union Brussels, 10 February, will visit Berlin, said the foreign Ministry of Greece.
Dates of visits to the capital of Russia, Kiev and Paris until not defined.
The Council of foreign Ministers of the EU countries will discuss the situation in Ukraine and the escalation of the conflict in the Eastern regions of the country.
the Council meeting will begin with a discussion of recent events in Libya and in the Geneva talks on a political solution to the conflict. The Ministers of foreign Affairs will consider the deteriorating situation in Yemen and the regional strategy of the European Union to Syria and Iraq in connection with the threat of so-called " Islamic countries ".
for a working lunch will be discussed EU action in the battle with crime because of the upcoming February 12, Council of heads of state and government of the EU.
In the 2nd part of the day the Council will discuss the relationship between the EU and Africa, with emphasis on political events in Nigeria, Mali and the Central African Republic and the terrorist organization Boko Haram.
After the end of the Council on foreign relations Minister will travel to Berlin, where on 10 February will hold bilateral dialogues with the Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
"in the coming period of time Cotzias will go equally to Paris, Moscow and Kiev, where he will meet with his colleagues, the Ministers of foreign Affairs of France, Russia, and Ukraine, and will discuss issues of bilateral, regional and international interest," said Mead.
Date of travel Minister in Paris, Moscow and Kiev will be announced.
"in connection with foreign travel, the Minister will not have the opportunity to make a speech to the Greek Parliament During the policy statements of the government ", - said the foreign Ministry.
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