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President of Greece Begins 3-Day State Visit to Lebanon

Greek President Costis Stephanopoulos flew to Beirut Wednesday to begin a three-day state visit to boost political and economic relations.
Stephanopoulos was met at the airport by President Lahoud, Parliament Speaker Berri, Prime Minister Hariri and Foreign Minister Jean Obeid.

The Greek president is accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Loverdos and 55 Greek businessmen.

Stephanopoulos is due to hold talks with Lahoud and sign four cooperation protocols in tourism, agriculture as well as air and land transport.

Stephanopoulos is due on Thursday to inaugurate the offices of the Greek-Lebanese businessmen's forum before addressing the Lebanese parliament.

Lahoud made a trip to Athens in October 2001, on the first such visit to Greece by a Lebanese president since 1950.(AFP)

Beirut, Updated 22 Jan 04, 10:05