During his time in Manhattan this week to attend the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos met with representatives of Greek-American organizations.

Greek government Vice President, Foreign Minister and PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos voiced the requirement for a discussion by all political parties to come to a "national consensus", following an agenda meeting with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, according to ANA-MPA.

Greek Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos offered the statement below, concerning the violence plaguing Iraq.