|
|
|
Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 99-09-22
CONTENTS
[01] Papandreou - Clinton - British envoy
[02] EU memorandum - Cyprus
1050:CYPPRESS:01
[01] Papandreou - Clinton - British envoy
By Emilia Christofi
New York, Sep 22 (CNA) -- US President Bill Clinton has assured Greek
Foreign Minister George Papandreou that he will do his utmost to contribute
to efforts to solve the Cyprus problem. This was stated here yesterday by
Papandreou after meeting British envoy for Cyprus, Sir David Hannay.
Papandreou said there is talk that Britain and other permanent members
of the UN Security Council will participate as observers in the forthcoming
Cyprus peace talks, and offer their assistance if necessary.
CNA EC/GP/1999
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY
1100:CYPPRESS:02
[02] EU memorandum - Cyprus
By Emilia Christofi
New York, Sep 22 (CNA) -- The European Union fully supports the UN
Secretary-General's efforts aimed at Cyprus' demilitarisation, as an
objective in the context of an overall comprehensive settlement, which
should be based on the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The position is outlined in a memorandum by the Finnish presidency of
the EU, which was part of Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen's speech yesterday
at the UN General Assembly.
CNA EC/GP/1999
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY
CNA ENDS
|
