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[01] President:EU decision on Cyprus not the end of the road

[02] Ireland gives Cyprus INTRASTAT system

[01] President:EU decision on Cyprus not the end of the road

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President: EU decision on Cyprus not the end of the road

Nicosia, Oct 10 (CNA) -- President Glafcos Clerides said today that the European Commission recommendation to conclude accession negotiations with Cyprus by the end of the year is not the end of the road.

Welcoming this decision, he said it is an important stop and an historic step towards EU membership and pledged to intensify efforts to achieve accession to the Union.

He extended warm thanks to all foreign governments who have so far assisted the Republic's effort and said Cyprus owed deep gratitude to Greece for its invaluable support in this endeavour.

[02] Ireland gives Cyprus INTRASTAT system

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Ireland gives Cyprus INTRASTAT system

Nicosia, Oct 10 (CNA) Cyprus and Ireland signed here Thursday an agreement whereby Ireland donated to the Republic of Cyprus the INTRASTAT system, the European Union system for obtaining statistics on internal trade.

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