ELECTION VICTORY OF PASOK AND GEORGE PAPANDREOU

Early day motion 1990, tabled 12 October 2009 by Andrew Dismore (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House warmly congratulates the socialist party of Greece, PASOK, and its leader, George Papandreou, on their stunning and decisive election victory over the Conservative New Democracy Party on 4 October in the Greek General Election; recalls Mr Papandreou's great efforts when Foreign Minister of Greece, in promoting rapprochement between Greece and Turkey; commends Mr Papandreou for his early visit to Turkey after taking office; and looks forward to further constructive progress in Greek and Turkish relations, especially on the long-standing issue of the Aegean and the need for a just settlement in Cyprus.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.