Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-06-24

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

CONTENTS

[01] CHRISTOFIAS - BARROSO - TURKEY

[02] OMIROU - CHINA - CYPRUS ISSUE

[03] TOURISM - AGREEMENT

[04] CYPRUS - WIND FARM

[01] CHRISTOFIAS - BARROSO - TURKEY

The President, who met with the Commission President on Friday on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels, said that Barroso assured him that he is in contact with the Turkish side and will convey his wish on the Turkish leadership.

President Christofias briefed Barroso on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem as well as the forthcoming Geneva meeting on July 7 between the Cypriot President, Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu and UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

The President said he expressed his readiness for achieving convergence until the last moment before Geneva, especially on international treaties, the role of the federal government and the federal units, as well as internal security and police.

[02] OMIROU - CHINA - CYPRUS ISSUE

Omirou told journalists after the meeting that China uses its influence on Turkey during its bilateral meetings, so that Ankara demonstrates a more positive stance on the Cyprus issue.

Turkey, Omirou added, must reconcile itself with the idea of ending the illegal occupation of Cyprus, restoring human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Cyprus and must accept a solution that will be based on the principles of international and European law.

In the light of the meeting that will take place on the 7th of July in Geneva between the UN Secretary General and the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, I explained that without exercising pressure and influence on Turkey, we will achieve no change of the current situation at the direct negotiations, he concluded.

[03] TOURISM - AGREEMENT

According to an official press release, on Friday Kyprianou paid a visit to Montenegro, where he was received by President Filip Vujanovic and President of the Parliament Ranko Krivokapic. The Minister also had talks with Rocen, with whom he signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism.

During his contacts, Kyprianou discussed with his interlocutors ways to further expand bilateral relations, particularly in the financial sector, with a focus on mutual investment, tourism and services. Kyprianou also briefed them on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and thanked them for the firm position of principle that Montenegro maintains for a solution of the Cyprus problem on the basis of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

The Cypriot Minister expressed Cyprus` full support to the European perspective of Montenegro and the commencement of accession negotiations as soon as possible. In this context, he briefed his interlocutors on Cyprus readiness to provide all possible assistance to Montenegro on the basis of the experiences it gained during its accession course and from participating in the European Union. To this end, it was agreed that a delegation from Montenegro would visit Cyprus in the near future.

[04] CYPRUS - WIND FARM

The farm will have a total capacity of 6 megawatts.

The project`s contract was signed Friday, at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and will have a duration of 20 years.

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