Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-05-06

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

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[01] FRANCE - TURKEY - EU

[01] FRANCE - TURKEY - EU

At the same time, Kouchner, has welcomed the new process began in Cyprus as a result of a meeting on March 21 between President Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat.

According to an official announcement, the Cypriot Foreign Minister, who is paying a working visit to France, had a long meeting yesterday with his French counterpart during a lunch hosted by French FM at the French Foreign Ministry.

The two Ministers, added in the announcement, discussed bilateral relations in the light of the recent developments in the Cyprus issue and in view of the forthcoming French Presidency of the European Union.

Kyprianou briefed the French Foreign Minister on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem, adding that the Greek Cypriot side approaches the new process with positive spirit.

Our aim is to find a solution between the Cypriots and agreed by the Cypriots, Kyprianou said. However, no one disregards Turkeys role in the Cyprus problem. Turkey has to show good will, to contribute to a just and viable Cyprus solution. By doing that, Turkey may not ensure its European orientation. On the other hand, Turkey has no European orientation with the Cyprus problem unsolved, Kyprianou pointed out.

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