Undertaking of "joint action with Italy" is particularly important was the message sent by Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Monday, from Italy, the in view of the two countries' successive EU presidencies in 2014, so that "Europe changes" course.

Prime minister Antonis Samaras will be visiting Malta and Italy on Monday, 21 October, in the framework of an initiative regarding illegal immigration. The visit will also encompass issues pertaining to the assumption of the EU presidency by Greece in January 2014.