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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-09-28Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] EU PRESIDENCY - TURKEY - CYPRUSThe EU Finnish Presidency is actively working ``to reach a solution which would enable direct trade between the EU and Northern Cyprus``, said Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen, adding that ``our aim is a solution that would also ensure that Turkey proceeds with the opening of ports to Cypriot vessels``.In a speech before the Finnish Parliament, Vahnanen noted that ``a positive outcome would help us to avert difficulties with Turkey`s EU accession negotiations.`` We continue, he pointed out, ``to hold intensive and constructive talks with the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey to see whether a solution can be found.`` ``The following weeks will be crucially important for these efforts as the European Commission has announced that it will issue its progress report on Turkey on 8 November``, Vanhanen concluded. Cyprus, an EU member state since 1st May 2004, has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied 37% of its territory [02] CYPRUS - OIFCyprus joined the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF), as an associate member during the Organisation`s XI Summit in Bucharest.Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos is represented at the Summit by Foreign Minister George Lillikas, who expressed Cyprus wish to support the activities of the International Organization of Francophonie, at the linguistic, cultural, and political level. Addressing the Summit, Lillikas noted that Cyprus is committed to working closely with its new partners at the international fora for cultural pluralism and development of the countries suffering from injustice and follow along with them a policy of peace and promotion of democracy in the world. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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