The two governments reiterated their firm position regarding the reunification of the island and the measures that will be adopted for the support of the Turkish Cypriots.

Cypriot President Papadopoulos thanked Athens for its support, while he expressed the view that plans for the solution of the Cyprus problem will always be on the table.

Earlier, Mr. Papadopoulos had a meeting with Greek President Kostis Stephanopoulos and later, he will meet with the Greek political party leaders.

According to seismologists, the phenomenon is being studied and conclusions will be drawn in the next few days.

The last strong earthquake, that caused material damage in the region of Patras, was recorded on July 14, 1993 and measured 5.5 on the Richter scale.

The Annan Plan is still a basis for a solution to the Cyprus problem, stated Mr. Karamanlis, while Mr. Papadopoulos stated that there is a need for renegotiation. Both stressed that they cannot set a timetable for the reunification of Cyprus saying that they just set the goal.

Responding to the question on what will be the stance of the Cypriot government in December when a discussion will be held on the likelihood to set a date for the opening of the EU accession negotiations for Turkey, Mr. Papadopoulos stated that if Turkey

meets all EU preconditions it will have no problem.

In the meeting, they also confirmed the close cooperation and coordination between the governments of Greece and Cyprus.

Mr. Karamanlis stated to reporters that the first positive results in the EU came just days after the referendum and reconfirmed that the goal is the reunification of the island and all policies have to converge to that goal.

He added that the government will observe the laws concerning the issuing of the necessary presidential decrees.

On today's meeting of Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos with Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, he stressed that they agreed on the further moves to be adopted aimed at keeping alive the international interest and the existing momentum for a sol ution to the Cyprus issue.

The Greek government is in complete cooperation and coordination with the Cypriot government for an agreement that will allow for a viable and operational solution on the basis of the Annan Plan offering the necessary sense of security to the Cypriot peo ple, stated the government spokesman.

Mr. Rousopoulos clarified that the framework of the further moves was not decided yet because the Cypriot President wants first to hold a meeting of the National Council in Cyprus and then discuss the issue with the Greek government.

Mr. Rousopoulos also stated that Athens is absolutely satisfied with its cooperation with Nicosia.

Of the stocks trading today, 172 had gains and 117 had losses, while the value of 93 stocks remained unchanged.

They will discuss bilateral issues followed by a formal breakfast in honor of the Chilean Defense Minister.

Among the issues to be discussed will be the follow-up to the European Council declaration on terrorism, the council's directive proposal on the minimum preconditions to get or lose the refugee status, the appointment of the new Europol Director, the fra mework decision on expropriation and the report on Eurojust.

Republic President Tassos Papadopoulos.

Mr. Papandreou stated that efforts should be made for the promotion of a national strategy based on the new situation, a national strategy that will promote the solution of the Cyprus problem, pointing out that the momentum created must be maintained.

Mrs. Papariga stated that the "no" of the Greek Cypriots to the referendum on the Annan Plan is a "no" to a plan that does not lead to a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, adding that for such a federation to be operational it has to feature the elements of independence and autonomy. Therefore, said Mrs. Papariga, the Communist Party is opposed to the guarantor powers and the presence of foreign troops on the island.