Athens, 1 September 2010

Mr. Droutsas: First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Davutoglu for the invitation and the opportunity to watch this game with him here in Ankara.

This is yet another proof of friendly relations between our two countries and what we can achieve if we work together. Sports inspire us and unite us, particularly our youth.

We are watching a very enthusiastic game tonight. Our two countries, Greece and Turkey, can be proud of their basketball teams’ level of play. They have shown a high level and quality of play throughout the world championship.

I wish both teams all the best and I hope our two teams can play again in the final phase of the Championship.

Mr. Davutoglu: It is a great pleasure to welcome my dear friend Dimitris to Turkey and I would like to thank him for accepting my invitation. There is a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere in relations between our two countries.

Both countries play a very good game and this is why we are enjoying this game. I wish both teams all the best, and as Dimitris said, perhaps they will play against each other again at the final phase. And this will be a success for friendly relations between our two countries.