Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 01-07-18

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

Wednesday, 18 July 2001

CONTENTS

• [01] Bahrain firmly supports the legitimate Government in Cyprus
• [02] Minister of Commerce meets with Slovenian Deputy Minister of Economy
• [03] Foreign Ministry statement on Akrotiri Salt Lake antenna
• [04] Foreign Ministers of Greece and Russia discuss Cyprus problem

[01] Bahrain firmly supports the legitimate Government in Cyprus

In a statement on his arrival to Cyprus, Mr Kasoulides said that he had productive talks, during which Bahrain's government reiterated its firm support for Cyprus and its legitimate government.

The Foreign Minister said that during his meeting with Mr Al Khalifa he had the opportunity to have in depth discussions on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem. He also expressed the hope that Mr Khalifa would be in a position to refer to the issues raised at their talks, when he will attend the next Cooperation Council of the Gulf countries.

Referring to the efforts made by the Turkish diplomacy to secure recognition of the illegal regime in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus, Mr Kasoulides stressed that the effective intervention launched jointly by Cyprus and Greece had led Turkey's effort for recognition of its illegitimate state through the Islamic Conference to failure. "However we must constantly be on alert to prevent such a development in the future", he said.

Turkey must not be left to monopolise in presenting its views and positions on the Cyprus problem, in the Islamic world, he added.

[02] Minister of Commerce meets with Slovenian Deputy Minister of Economy

Speaking after the meeting, the Cyprus Commerce Minister said that Slovenia and Cyprus are on the threshold of the European Union and expressed the hope that the two countries will become members by the year 2004.

Mr Rolandis said he briefed the Slovenian official on the Cyprus problem and underlined that Cyprus is aspiring to become a member of the EU irrespective of the settlement of its political problem.

Slovenia's economy is one of the most powerful among the countries under accession to the EU he said, and expressed the hope that economic relations between Cyprus and Slovenia would be further enhanced in the future.

On her part, Mrs Vitez pointed out that, as far as the European Union is concerned, the level of development of the two countries is quite similar. Cyprus and Slovenia could cooperate in many fields and in particular, in the fields of investment and shipping, to enhance their economic and trade relations, she said.

[03] Foreign Ministry statement on Akrotiri Salt Lake antenna

The press release issued by Foreign Ministry stated the following:

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus and the British High Commission in Nicosia have continued consultations with each other, with the participation of experts from the relevant authorities of both sides.

They continued discussions on the environmental issues, which they agreed to pursue further. They exchanged views on legal and practical measures for enhancing cooperation on the protection of the environment of the Akrotiri Salt Lake area.

The experts of the two sides have started discussions of the measurements of electromagnetic emissions from existing antennae in the Akrotiri area taken by experts of the Republic on 9 July. Discussions on this issue will continue."

[04] Foreign Ministers of Greece and Russia discuss Cyprus problem

In a statement after the meeting, Mr Papandreou said that with his Russian counterpart he had the opportunity to discuss Greco - Turkish relations, recent developments in the Cyprus problem and the island's European Union accession course.

Russia always supports a solution of the Cyprus problem based on the United Nations resolutions, he added.

From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/

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