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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-11-21Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS - CHINA - MEMORANDUMSCyprus and China signed on Wednesday in Nicosia two memorandums of cooperation in the sectors of agriculture and fisheries, and the environment.The memorandums were signed by the Directors of the respective departments in the interested Ministries, in the presence of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Photis Photiou, and Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Hui Liangyu. Speaking through an interpreter after the ceremony, Hui expressed the steadfast and clear position of the Chinese government on the Cyprus problem, noting that the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus should be fully respected, as should be the 8 July 2006 agreement between the leaders of the two communities on the island. Hui said that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China will continue to make efforts towards a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem. Photiou expressed the gratitude of Cyprus to the support of China towards efforts to solve the Cyprus problem, for a viable and functional settlement that would be to the benefit of all legitimate inhabitants of the country, adding that Cyprus looks forward to the continuation of China`s catalytic role within the UN. [02] REHN - TURKEY - PROTOCOLEuropean Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has called on Turkey to implement the Ankara Protocol, opening its ports and airports to Cypriot-flagged ships and aircraft.Speaking at the Committee of Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament, on the occasion of the presentation of Turkeys progress report to the EMPs, one day after his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, the Commissioner also referred to the Cyprus issue and stressed the need for serious negotiations for a comprehensive settlement of the pending problem. He noted that he discussed the Cyprus problem with UN officials, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. [03] MARKOULLIS - COMMONWEALTHGlobal developments, economic and social issues, climate changes and international trade were among issues discussed on Wednesday at the meeting of Commonwealth Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which began in Uganda.Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Erato Kozakou Markoulli is taking part in the two-day meeting, which began on Wednesday, ahead of the Commonwealth heads of state or government meeting. On the sidelines of the meeting, Markoulli met with her counterparts of Sri Lanka and Zambia, Rohitha Bogollagama and Kabinga Pande respectively, whom she informed on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and discussed bilateral relations with them. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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