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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-05-26Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRIOT FM BRUSSELS GULF STATESMinister of Foreign Affairs Markos Kyprianou has expressed the hope that the meetings he is expected to have in Brussels with his Arab counterparts will mark the start of enhanced bilateral relations with the Gulf states.Speaking at Larnaca airport, on departure for Brussels to participate in the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) the Minister said that EU Foreign Ministers are set to discuss issues relating to WTO/DDA, Africa (Somalia, Zimbabwe), Georgia and the situation in Lebanon. He further said that he will also have the opportunity to meet counterparts from countries of the Gulf. It is a significant meeting because our policy is to warm up and strengthen our relations with the Arab countries, the Minister said, noting that Cyprus is facing problems at the Organisation of Islamic Conference and Turkeys moves and initiatives in the region. Kyprianou will then travel to Algeria where he will meet his counterpart and government officials. It is a friendly country. Algeria is especially important for us as a member of the Arab League and the OIC», the FM said. [02] PSEKA SPOKESMAN COMMITTEEThe Greek American community is contemplating to set up a special committee to promote national issues and strengthen the role of the community in the US.The idea was discussed during last weeks annual meeting of the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA), in Washington. Delegates to the conference talked about setting up a Greek-American political action committee (PAC), which will be supported by large organisations among the Greek community in the US to promote national issues, strengthen the role of the Greek community and back Greek-American politicians and those supporting Greeks issues. Cypriot Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou, addressing the PSEKA conference, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting and with the action taken by Greek Americans. [03] SPEED CAMERA SYSTEM MINISTERMinister of Communications and Works Nicos Nicolaides said that the plan to install the new speed camera system could be implemented six to eight months from the day the Council of Ministers gives the go ahead.Nicolaides said his Ministry would bring the issue before the Council of Ministers once again and that, according to the proposal, the complete system includes the installation of 400 permanent and mobile cameras across the island in three stages. CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC RALLY WINNER (φωτό όπως την ελληνική) Greece`s Costas Mitropoulos with Cypriot Neoclis Nicolaou, driving a 1971 M.G B 1971, have won the 20th Cyprus International Historic Rally. The Rally, is a FIVA class event organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus (FIPA) and the Cyprus Automobile Association. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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