Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-03-26

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

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[01] PAPADOPOULOS - JULY 8 AGREEMENT

[01] PAPADOPOULOS - JULY 8 AGREEMENT

Speaking at Larnaca Airport on his return from Berlin, President Papadopoulos said the Greek Cypriot side did not know what the outcome of the Turkish Cypriot evaluation would be.

"We do not know where the evaluation will lead. I hope the evaluation will lead to the realisation that the only way out is the commencement of the committees the soonest possible," he said.

The President pointed out that there had been difficulties in the past and noted that "with good will on our side, most of the excuses of the Turkish Cypriot side had been overcome."

Referring to the opening of a crossing point in Ledra Street in the capital, Nicosia, President Papadopoulos expressed hope that the Turkish army would agree to the status of the area between the two sides.

"We believe that the area is included in the buffer zone and should be under the control of UNFICYP (UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) alone," he added.

Concerning his meeting in Berlin with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Papadopoulos said he explained that the regulation for trade between the EU and the areas of Cyprus, which are not under the effective control of the government, is a political move without any financial content.

"I explained the reality regarding the so-called regulation" in that it is "a political move without any economic content, since the total exports of products from the occupied areas to Europe reach an annual of a mere 8 million euros," he said.

President Papadopoulos added that talks with Blair focused on ways to improve relations between Cyprus and Britain.

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