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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 04-05-02Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus President and Turkish Premier have a short conversation in Dublin1325:CYPPRESS:02Cypriot President and Turkish Premier have a short conversation in Dublin by Maria Myles Dublin, May 2 (CNA) -- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged greetings, during a reception hosted by Ireland, current European Union president, on May 1 that marked the accession of ten new members, including Cyprus. The encounter of the two leaders was a courtesy call as they mingled with other EU heads of state and those from the three candidate countries, including Turkey. According to reliable information, Papadopoulos and Erdogan, whose country occupies Cyprus' northern part and does not recognise the Republic of Cyprus, had a handshake. Erdogan is said to have told Papadopoulos that he wished to see the question of Cyprus settled and Papadopoulos also stated his desire for a solution in Cyprus. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |