Mr. Karamanlis also stated that his government will continue with the materialization of the positive measures for the social and economic integration of the Albanian economic immigrants living in Greece.

The Albanian Prime Minister speaking to reporters expressed satisfaction for Greece's support to the efforts of his country to have the procedures for Albania's Stabilization and Association Agreement with the EU launched in early 2005 and also set a clear timetable for Albania's NATO membership in the alliance's Summit meeting to be held in Istanbul in June.

Addressing the Albanians living in Greece, Mr. Nano briefed them on the commitment undertaken by Mr. Karamanlis regarding the adoption of measures aimed at legalizing their stay and stated that the Greek minority in Albania will participate in all the phases of the EU accession procedure.

Source: Macedonian Press Agency