ELECTION VICTORY OF PASOK AND GEORGE PAPANDREOU

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That this House warmly congratulates the socialist party of Greece, PASOK, and its leader, George Papandreou, on their stunning and decisive election victory over the Conservative New Democracy Party on 4 October in the Greek General Election; recalls Mr Papandreou's great efforts when Foreign Minister of Greece, in promoting rapprochement between Greece and Turkey; commends Mr Papandreou for his early visit to Turkey after taking office; and looks forward to further constructive progress in Greek and Turkish relations, especially on the long-standing issue of the Aegean and the need for a just settlement in Cyprus.