Word: averoff
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...speech and during the question session that followed, Averoff avoided comment on his country's internal politics. He concentrated instead on the themes of hopes for improved relations with the United States and Turkey...
...Averoff said that though hopes for improved relations with Turkey have been ruined in the past, by avoiding provocations while "extending a hand of friendship," Greece's desire for peace with its eastern neighbor can be realized...
...Averoff said that Turkey's current claims on certain disputed oil-rich islands in the Aegean Sea would not be accepted by Greece...
Regarding Greece's relations with the "free world," Averoff explained Greece's unique geographical position and historical circumstances and the importance of maintaining a democratic government in Greece...
...topic of international defense, Averoff said that despite the apparent nuclear stalemate, warfare by classical arms is still possible and still dangerous, especially for small countries like Greece...