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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-03-31
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[01] FM - CHINA
[01] FM - CHINA
Deputy head of the International Department of the Communist Party of
China (CPC) Li Jinjun, said Cyprus independence and territorial
integrity must be respected, expressing his countrys support to a
peaceful settlement of the islands long standing problem through
negotiations.
Speaking after a meeting with Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos
Kyprianou, Jinjun head of a CPC delegation visiting Cyprus, noted that
as a member of the UN Security Council, China, together with the
international community makes efforts for a just solution of the Cyprus
issue.
Kyprianou briefed the Chinese delegation on the latest Cyprus
developments and noted the friendly bilateral relations which are based
on principles and the need to implement international law, especially
on issues relating to the territorial integrity of states.
As regards the Taiwan issue, the Cypriot FM also reiterated Cyprus
support on the basic principle in favor of one China.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied
its northern third.
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