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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-10-19
CONTENTS
[01] FM CYPRUS - CHINA - MEETING
[01] FM CYPRUS - CHINA - MEETING
Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou met today in Beijing with his Chinese
counterpart Yang Jiechi, with whom he discussed developments in the
Cyprus issue, as well as bilateral relations with China. According to
an official announcement, Yang reiterated Chinas support for the
continuation of current peace talks in Cyprus, aiming at reuniting the
island, divided since the 1974 Turkish invasion. Kyrianou thanked the
Chinese Foreign Minister for his countrys consistent and steady
support, and for retaining a principled position concerning the Cyprus
problem.
The Cypriot Minister briefed Yang on the course of direct talks and
explained the three-tier proposal, put forward by the President of the
Republic Demetris Christofias. Yang stated his countrys support for the
continuation of the peace talks and noted that the aim should be the
reunification of the island, while securing the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Cyprus, on the basis of the relevant Security
Council Resolutions. The two sides also discussed China-EU relations,
with emphasis put on the constructive role played by Cyprus in
furthering the two sides cooperation. A number of propositions were
also reviewed concerning the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Moreover, the Ministers discussed the promotion of cooperation between
the two countries, by concluding a number of bilateral agreements,
currently under negotiation. Kyprianou is expected to meet later in the
afternoon with Deputy Prime Minister and Vice-President of the Chinese
Government Li Keqiang, before returning to Cyprus. Cyprus has been
divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern
third. Peace talks are currently underway between Cyprus President
Demetris Christofias and the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community.
The President has recently put forward a three-tier proposal in a bid
to help make headway at the peace talks.
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