European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker expressed to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras his satisfaction for the “significant Greek efforts” in fulfilling g the country’s commitments towards the EU on the refugee issue during their meeting in Brussels on Wednesday afternoon, European sources said.
According to the same reports, the discussion between Juncker and Tsipras focused on the refugee crisis, EU-UK relations, the Greek financial crisis and the bailout review.
Welcoming the Greek premier at his office, Juncker told him he is “doing a good job” in tackling the refugee crisis. Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas tweeted Juncker’s welcoming comment: “Juncker welcomes @tsipras_eu: “You’re doing a good job with the refugee crisis. Keep it up!”
Coordinated efforts
Both sides agreed that tackling the refugee crisis necessitates the coordinated efforts of EU members and that unilateral actions must be avoided.
During the discussion, it was underlined that the EU and Turkey must develop their cooperation, in order to manage the refugee influx more efficiently and more humanely. The sources also commented that the possibility of additional EU aid being provided to Greece next year for the refugee crisis.
The summit meeting between 10 EU member states and Turkey has been cancelled following the bomb attack in Ankara, which claimed the lives of 28 and injured tens of others.
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