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[01] UN SG likely to send Prendergast to Cyprus, says UN spokeswoman

[02] Cyprus International Fair to open next week

[03] Cyprus hosts European capital policing conference

[01] UN SG likely to send Prendergast to Cyprus, says UN spokeswoman

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UN SG likely to send Prendergast to Cyprus, says UN spokeswoman

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

United Nations, May 10 (CNA)-- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's Spokeswoman Marie Okabe said here today that Annan is likely to send UN Deputy Secretary General for political affairs Sir Kieran Prendergast for an exploratory mission to Cyprus.

''He is likely to do so, because several parties have indicated that they are interested in receiving an envoy,'' Okabe said replying to a question whether Annan will send an envoy to the region.

Asked if Annan intends to send Prendergast, the spokeswoman replied ''it is likely to be him.''

However, Okabe was not in a position to comment on whether the UN SG intends to appoint Prendergast as his permanent envoy for Cyprus.

During the press briefing, Okabe referred to the ''informal exchange'' of views between Annan and Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos during a luncheon hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, as part of the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, noting that the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was present during part of the discussions.

''Mr. Papadopoulos confirmed that he would be sending an envoy to UN headquarters soon for exploratory talks,'' Okabe noted, adding ''in light of that visit, the Secretary-General will decide on what further steps to take.''

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[02] Cyprus International Fair to open next week

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Cyprus International Fair to open next week

Nicosia, May 10 (CNA) - The 30th Cyprus International Fair will open its gates on May 20, providing a nine-day opportunity to Cypriots and other nationals living on the island to get the latest news in technology, commerce and industry.

Speaking to a press conference here today, Loris Trifon, Chairman of the State Fairs Authority, said that this year's Fair, the second after Cyprus' accession to the European Union (EU), will also include Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce with 50 participants, alongside 300 exhibitors who represent 1.500 companies from overseas.

''We welcome them and we assure them that they are indeed welcome in all our exhibitions with all the facilities and help that we extend equally to all our exhibitors from Cyprus,'' Trifon added, noting that the Turkish Cypriot exhibitors will take up a total of 980 square metres of the Fair's 40.000 square metres installations.

[03] Cyprus hosts European capital policing conference

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Cyprus hosts European capital policing conference

Nicosia, May 10 (CNA)-- Cyprus police are hosting 27th European Capital Policing Conference that starts Wednesday in Nicosia, with the participation of Police Chiefs and other senior officials from 32 countries in Europe.

According to a police press release, the three-day Conference will address the role of law enforcement forces on issues such as immigration, human rights and asylum seekers.

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