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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 96-11-01Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" <dist@hri.org>CONTENTS
1100:CYPPRESS:01[01] Greek Defence Minister to visit CyprusNicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Newly appointed Greek Defence Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos will pay his first visit to Cyprus, in this capacity, between November 21-24.During his four-day visit, Tsohatzopoulos will discuss with his Cypriot counterpart Costas Eliades issues aimed to strengthen further the joint defence pact, agreed upon between the governments of Cyprus and Greece in November 1993. The Greek Defence Minister will also have talks with island's political leadership. CNA AP/GP/1996ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1440:CYPPRESS:02[02] President briefs National CouncilNicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides briefed today parliamentary party leaders on the contacts he has had recently on the Cyprus question, Government Spokesman Yiannakis Cassoulides said.Speaking to the press, Cassoulides said ''the President briefed party leaders about his discussions with Britain's representative for Cyprus Sir David Hannay (who visited the island earlier this month) and about developments on UN efforts to start a military dialogue between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot sides.'' Party leaders, who make up the National Council, the top advisory body to the President on the handling of the Cyprus problem, will meet again on 13 November to outline their positions and exchange views. The President, Cassoulides said, informed party leaders about the content of a memorandum he is preparing to the Greek government, which includes the President's assessment of the British and American views on the Cyprus problem. ''Next week's visit by Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister Christos Rozakis will offer the opportunity to draft out a strategy on future talks,'' Cassoulides said. Replying to questions, the Spokesman said UN proposal relating to the military talks have not been rejected and noted ''we are beginning talks on the gist of the matter and will look into the UN proposal as well as submit our own counter-proposals.'' The Spokesman said President Clerides will consult party leaders on issues pertaining the military dialogue, which according to the UN should conclude an agreement on extending the unmanning of army posts in close proximity, on the removal of weapons and define the code of conduct of the military along the cease-fire line. Turkish troops have been occupying 37 per cent of Cyprus territory since 1974, in violation of repeated UN resolutions calling for their withdrawal. CNA MM/GP/1996ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1445:CYPPRESS:03[03] Minister to convey invitation to Argentine PresidentNicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Cyprus Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Costas Petrides, left Friday for an official visit to Argentina, at the invitation of his counterpart Felipe Sola, it was announced here today.Petrides will convey to President Carlos Menem a personal message from President Glafcos Clerides, as well as an invitation for Menem to visit Cyprus. Argentina is a troop-contributing country to the UN peace-keeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). During his stay, the Agriculture Minister will have talks with his Argentine counterpart on bilateral issues. The two Ministers will sign a cooperation agreement between Cyprus and Argentina in the field of agriculture. From Argentina, Petrides will fly on to Rome, where he will accompany President Clerides to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Heads of States or Governments Conference. CNA AP/GP/1996ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1600:CYPPRESS:04[04] Cyprus Stock ExchangeNicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today's stock exchange meeting as follows:CSE All Share Index 84.80 (+0.17) Sectural Indices Banks 93.99 (-0.16) Approved Investment Companies 78.19 (-0.79) Insurance Companies 62.12 (+0.63) Industrial Companies 80.58 (+1.36) Tourist Industries 74.13 (+0.71) Commercial Companies 66.61 (+0.12) Other Companies 76.83 (+0.52) Trading Volume CYP 476774.941* The difference in brackets represents the percentage increase (+) or decrease (-) of the index from the previous stock exchange meeting. CNA MCH/1996ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1930:CYPPRESS:05[05] Greek Deputy Foreign Minister arrives SundayNicosia, Nov 1 (CNA) -- Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Christos Rozakis is arriving here Sunday on a four-day official visit to discuss Cyprus' process of accession to the European Union.Rozakis will be received by President Glafcos Clerides and have meetings with Foreign Minister Alecos Michaelides, Acting House President, Nicos Anastasiades, Archbishop Chrysostomos and party leaders and representatives. Rozakis will also hold talks at the Foreign Ministry with his Cypriot counterpart. The Greek Deputy Foreign Minister will be accompanied by Secretary General for European Affairs, Stelios Perrakis and Greek Euro-MP, Yiannos Kranidiotis. CNA MCH/MM/1996ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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