Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 99-03-22

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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>

Monday, 22 March 1999

CONTENTS

• [01] Foreign Minister urges Turkish Cypriots not to miss EU chance
• [02] Cyprus denounces illegal implantation of settlers

[01] Foreign Minister urges Turkish Cypriots not to miss EU chance

Speaking at Larnaca airport last Saturday, at the conclusion of a 15-day working visit to Germany, Austria and Belgium, Mr. Kassoulides stressed the need for all Cypriots to actively participate in Cyprus' accession process.

Moreover Mr Kassoulides said that Cyprus accession to the EU óeither before or after a solution to the Cyprus problem, will lead our Turkish Cypriots compatriots to realise that it is irrational to accept the division of the island.ò

The Foreign Minister called on the Turkish Cypriot community ónot to miss the opportunity of Cyprus becoming a member of the large European familyò and urged them to work with the Cyprus government towards EU accession.

[02] Cyprus denounces illegal implantation of settlers

In his letter, Mr Zackheos points out that according to international treaties and conventions compulsory population transfers constitute not only internationally wrongful acts but also international crimes.

Mr. Zackheos also notes that the Security Council in its resolution 361 (1974) expressed its grave concern at the plight of the refugees and called for permitting those who wished to do so to return to their homes in safety.

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