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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 99-09-15Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1425:CYPPRESS:01[01] Cyprus - Russia - TalksNicosia, Sep 15 (CNA) -- The Cyprus problem, relations between Cyprus and Russia, the agenda of the 54th UN General Assembly and European cooperation were the focus of discussions between Cypriot and Russian officials in Moscow on Tuesday.Permanent Secretary at the Foreign Ministry Andreas Pirishis, heading the Cypriot delegation to the Russian capital, met with Russian officials led by Foreign Ministry Cyprus envoy Vladimir Tchizhov. CNA MM/GP/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1640:CYPPRESS:02[02] Kranidiotis - Book of CondolencesNicosia, Sep 15 (CNA) -- "I never thought I would come here to sign the book of condolences for the death of Yiannos Kranidiotis, not even in my most tragic dreams," Vasos Lyssarides, leader of the socialist EDEK party, said after signing the book which the Greek embassy opened here today.People from all walks of life, many clad in black, walked slowly in a sombre mood into the embassy room to sign the book, lying open on a table next to Kranidiotis' photograph and a simple bouquet of white flowers. CNA MA/MM/EC/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1805:CYPPRESS:03[03] Archbishop - KranidiotisNicosia, Sep 15 (CNA) -- The Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Cyprus, Archbishop Chrysostomos, said Yiannos Kranidiotis' death deprives Cyprus of a voice of support and a man with principles who helped promote Cyprus' just cause.Expressing his condolences to Kranidiotis' family, the Archbishop said "may God rest his soul in peace, we shall miss him dearly." CNA MM/EC/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1915:CYPPRESS:04[04] President Clerides - KranidiotisLondon, Sep 15 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides said the tragic death of Greece's Alternate Foreign Minister Yiannos Kranidiotis has left a void which would be difficult to fill and pointed out that Kranidiotis spent a lot of time and effort to promote the interests of Greece and Cyprus.Speaking from London, the President, who leaves Thursday morning as planned for New York to address the UN General Assembly, said Kranidiotis knew the Cyprus question very well and he handled the problem not only within Greece but also in international fora. CNA KT/MM/EC/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY2015:CYPPRESS:05[05] Albright - KranidiotisWashington, Sep 15 (CNA) -- US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has conveyed "heartfelt condolences" to her Greek counterpart for the tragic death of Greece's Alternate Foreign Minister Yiannos Kranidiotis and five other persons, travelling with him to Bucharest.Albright said Kranidiotis "embodied the best of Greek diplomacy" and added "his dedication to finding a permanent and peaceful solution to the Cyprus question will continue to inspire our own efforts." CNA DA/MM/EC/1999ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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