Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-09-15

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

CONTENTS

[01] SPOKESMAN - TURKEY - EU - CYPRUS

[02] FINANCE MINISTER - SINGAPORE

[03] BAGHDATIS CHINA OPEN

[01] SPOKESMAN - TURKEY - EU - CYPRUS

Asked whether the government intends to abide by its position that it will not allow the opening of a new negotiating chapter with Turkey, unless Ankara meets its EU obligations, the Spokesman said that this position is clear.

We will not change our position based on any pressures exerted on us, which are against our interests or our rights, he added.

Ankara undertook a commitment to meet, without any terms or preconditions, all its obligations towards the EU and the Republic of Cyprus, the Spokesman noted.

Pashiardes was also invited to comment on Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Guls statement that the negative stance of the Turkish people towards Turkeys accession to the EU emerges from the fact that Ankara gives promises on a higher level which it does not keep.

``If Gul does not feel comfortable with his countrys refusal to meet its obligations, surely he has the time to change this, the Spokesman said.

Cyprus, which joined the EU in May 2004, has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third.

[02] FINANCE MINISTER - SINGAPORE

According to an official press release, Sarris will be participating in his capacity of Governor of the World Bank for Cyprus.

[03] BAGHDATIS CHINA OPEN

After a 79-minute match, Baghdatis cruised past Thailand`s Danai Udomchoke with 6-2, 6-1. He will face tomorrow at 1400 (local time) Thailand`s Paradorn Srichaphan who qualified to the semi finals after his opponent, No. 2 seed Nikolay Davydenko retired due to dizziness.

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