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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-05-24Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] STEPHANOU - US - TURKEYCypriot President Demetris Christofias, from the very first day of the assumption of his duties, made efforts for the achievement of a just solution to the Cyprus problem, Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou has said, adding that ``towards this end, we urge our friends in the United States of America to encourage Turkey to be constructive, both in words and deeds during this crucial period.``Addressing a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus Andreas S. Kakouris, Stephanou said that ``the election to the Presidency of the Republic of Mr. Demetris Christofias, on the 24th of February 2008, has opened a new era for Cyprus, an era which will be characterised by the further intensification of our efforts to reach a just, viable and functional solution to the Cyprus problem.`` ``President Christofias has been inspired by a life-long vision, the achievement of a just solution to the Cyprus problem and the building of a fairer society. His vision is for a future characterised by peace and stability, security and employment for all, prosperity and progress for the society as a whole, equality before the law, renewal of political life and modernisation of the society and the economy of Cyprus,`` he added. [02] US - CYPRUS TALKSUS Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried described the joint statement issued after Friday`s meeting between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat as the ``most productive steps taken to reach a settlement on Cyprus since 2004.``Fried was briefed on the results of the meeting by Cypriot Government Spokesman Stefanos Stefanou, during a meeting they had in the US capital. The statement after the meeting read out by the UN Secretary General`s Special Representative to Cyprus Taye Brook Zerihoun notes that the two leaders ``reaffirmed their commitment to a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, as defined by relevant Security Council resolutions`` and that ``this partnership will have a Federal Government with a single international personality, as well as a Turkish Cypriot Constituent State and a Greek Cypriot Constituent State, which will be of equal status.`` ``We welcome it. By reaffirming the commitment to a bizonal, bicommunal federation it shows that the two leaders are acting in accordance with their promises to do everything they could to support reunification of the island,`` Fried said speaking to reporters, adding that ``this statement is a strong and welcome platform on which we hope the two sides can build.`` Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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