With the message that the Greek crisis should not be an obstacle to the name issue talks, mediator Matthew Nimetz closed his visit to the region on Wednesday.

He said he received reassurance by the Greek officials that Athens has a sincere wish to resolve the name issue.

“I heard it clearly from Foreign Minister Stavros Dimas that the Greek Government is sincerely disposed and interested in resolving the name issue, which is an important issue for the entire region. The goal is finding a mutually acceptable solution,” Nimetz said after meeting Minister Dimas, adding that the Greek minister encouraged him to continue the mandate he received from the UN Secretary General.