
雅典10月22日电 —— 希腊财政部于周四表示,该国正在实施现有的与伊朗相关的制裁,并支持有效打击洗钱和资助恐怖主义的努力。
ATHENS, Oct 22 - The Greek finance ministry said on Thursday it was implementing sanctions in place linked to Iran and that it backed efforts to effectively combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
在此之前,美国财政部于周三表示,已对一家总部设在希腊和巴拿马的律师事务所Karnakis & Karnakis实施制裁,称该律所多年来一直为伊朗航运网络提供法律援助。
The statement comes after the US Treasury Department said on Wednesday it imposed sanctions on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for years provided legal assistance to Iranian shipping networks.
美国财政部还表示,美国金融犯罪执法网络已发出行政传票,以推进对一家未具名的希腊银行的调查。
The Treasury also said that the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an administrative subpoena to advance an investigation into a Greek bank, which it did not name.
希腊财政部表示,已注意到美国财政部的声明,并补充称:“正在评估所有可用的信息,并将根据既定程序以及适用的国家、欧盟和国际法采取适当措施。”路透社
The Greek finance ministry said it had taken note of the US Treasury statement, adding that "all available information is being evaluated, and appropriate measures are being taken in accordance with established procedures and applicable national, EU, and international law." REUTERS