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Simitis and Prodi appeal for common position on Iraq and declare that war can be avoided - Greek presidency and COMMISSION share same priorities for first six months - move towards definition of Mediterranean objectives

Athens, 10/01/2003 (Agence Europe) - During a press conference held on Friday following a joint European Commission and Greek government meeting, the Greek Prime Minister, Costas Simitis, elaborated the five priorities of the Greek Presidency: 1) "Conclusion of the enlargement process" with the signing of the accession treaty on 16 April in the Greek capital; 2) continuation of the Lisbon Process (strengthen competitiveness, fight against unemployment and improve social cohesion) and "face...