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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-02-20Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] RUSSIAN FM - CYPRUSRussian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has said that his country supports negotiations aiming at the unification of Cyprus.Lavrov also said that Russia would not change its stance regarding the role of the UN and its respect towards UN resolutions in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem. Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan, Lavrov said ``we will support the negotiating process so that the sides agree on how to implement UN resolutions and how to restore Cyprus` unity with consensus and taking into consideration the interests of all sides.`` According to the Russian news agency RIA-Novosti, Lavrov said that Moscows stance on a Cyprus settlement remains the same. A solution should be sought on the basis of UN decisions and with the agreement of all interested sides, he added. [02] EDUCATION MINISTER - 15th INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FAIRWith the participation of universities, technological education institutions and colleges from 18 countries, Cyprus 15th International Education Fair will take place here February 28 March 2, 2008.Speaking during a press conference, Education and Culture Minister Akis Cleanthous said some of the issues on which the Fair will focus are innovations introduced in the education of Cyprus, Europe and abroad, the work done in the educational institutions of Cyprus and the potentials for studies in Cyprus, Greece and other countries. He also said that the aim of this fair continues to be to give educational and vocational information to students, parents and all others interested. He also said the tasks undertaken by the Ministry will be promoted through this Fair. Chairman of the Cyprus State Fairs Authority Loris Tryfon said that Greece will participate in the fair with the Ministry of National Education and Religions, eight universities, 10 technological education institutions, three private colleges and two publishing houses. He also said that Britain is represented at the fair with 57 universities and 10 colleges, while other countries participate at the fair with 38 universities and 13 colleges. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |