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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 96-11-03
From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" <dist@hri.org>
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[01] We wish for a united Cyprus to join the EU, says
Michaelides
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[01] We wish for a united Cyprus to join the EU, says Michaelides
Nicosia, Nov 3 (CNA) -- Foreign Minister Alecos Michaelides
expressed the wish that Cyprus will proceed as a united island
to its accesion to the European Union (EU).
''We wish for the Cyprus people as a whole and the island as
a united country to join the EU'', Michaelides said, stressing
the need for the withdrawal of Turkish occupation troops and the
removal of Turkish settlers.
Michaelides also noted that the period between now and the
start of accession talks is the best time for a solution to the
Cyprus and called all those with influence to assist efforts for
a settlement.
Describing US involvement in such efforts as ''substantial''
and noting the interest shown by Britain, EU member states and
Russia in the Cyprus problem, Michaelides noted that
negotiations aimed at reaching common ground between Greek and
Turkish Cypriots will start soon.
Expressing the hope that such negotiations will be completed
by early 1997, Michaelides added that intensive and substantial
direct talks aiming at a comprehensive solution of the Cyprus
problem will follow.
CNA MCH/KN/1996
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY
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