Constantin Simitis, Greek Prime Minister, said in the press conference that Greece is very hopeful with the talks between the Cyprus Turk and Greek communities, but he said he would like to see more efforts on the Turkish side. On the Greek veto regarding the EU Defence Policy, Constantin Simitis said that Greece will make new proposals on the future. Regarding the polemic with the the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, he said that Greece only recognises the United Nations as a partner to try to arrive an agreement regarding the name.