Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-03-02

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[01] US to do everything possible for a 'yes' response to referenda

[02] Greek FM congratulates Iacovou

[01] US to do everything possible for a 'yes' response to referenda

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US to do everything possible for a 'yes' response to referenda

Larnaca, Mar 2 (CNA) US State Department Coordinator for Cyprus, Thomas Weston, said he leaves the island encouraged by the two sides acceptance to go to The Hague, adding the US will do everything possible to encourage a 'yes' response to the UN Secretary-Generals request for referenda on his third peace plan for Cyprus, on March 30, 2003.

Speaking to reporters before departing to the US, Weston referred to the high level of activity which has been going on, most particularly the SG's most admirable efforts to do everything possible to achieve a settlement to the division of the island.

The US diplomat said we are now in a situation in which both leaders have said that they will be meeting with the Secretary-General in The Hague a week from tomorrow and that is an encouraging sign.

[02] Greek FM congratulates Iacovou

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Greek FM congratulates Iacovou

Nicosia, Mar 2 (CNA) Cyprus Foreign Minister, George Iacovou and his Greek counterpart, George Papandreou, discussed on Saturday the latest developments on the Cyprus problem.

According to an official statement, Papandreou telephoned Iacovou to congratulate him on his appointment.

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