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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 97-08-03
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[01] We remain positive for a solution, President Clerides says
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[01] We remain positive for a solution, President Clerides says
Nicosia, Aug 3 (CNA) -- Cyprus is at a crucial crossroads but despite the
difficulties that lie ahead, we are determined to remain positive and
proceed with UN-led direct talks hoping for a solution to the protracted
Cyprus problem.
This was stressed today by President Glafcos Clerides speaking at a
commemoration service for the 20th anniversary of the death of first
President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III.
Noting the difficulties that lie ahead, President Clerides expressed
his government's determination to hold a positive stance in international
efforts to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem.
He said the Greek Cypriot side will show the same positive attitude at
the second round of direct talks, scheduled to take place in Switzerland,
August 11-16, it showed during the first round of negotiations in Troutbeck,
New York, pointing out, however, that "we will not accept just any
solution" to the Cyprus problem.
Citing earlier statements by the late Archbishop Makarios, Clerides
said "we know that the solution to the Cyprus problem will be a compromise,
but we will not accept a compromise that threatens the independence and
territorial integrity of Cyprus."
CNA MCH/KN/1997
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