Greek Foreign Minister Says They Have To Be Calm About Aegean Issue

ISTANBUL, Feb 13 (A.A) - Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou said on Wednesday that they had to be calm about the solution of Aegean issue.
Papandreou responded to questions of reporters after the panel discussion on ''Who is 'the Other?' Does it Really Exist?'' held within the scope of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC)-European Union (EU) Joint Forum.
Greek Foreign Minister Papandreou said that they aimed to promote Turkish-Greek relations.
Papandreou noted that the talks on the dialogue process between the two countries had begun and said that they had to be calm about the Aegean issue and take steps carefully.
He was ''optimistic'' about dialogue process, Papandreou stated and when asked if he was hopeful, Papandreou said, ''always.''
Touching on the quartet meeting among foreign ministers of Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Papandreou said that they supported NATO memberships of Romania and Bulgaria.
Papandreou stated that the memberships of Romania and Bulgaria would bring stability to the region and contribute to NATO members.