Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-06-13
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[01] BAKOYIANNIS - HOUSE
[01] BAKOYIANNIS - HOUSE
House President Marios Garoyian and Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dora Bakoyiannis stressed here today the importance of parliamentary
diplomacy in todays international relations and in supporting
governmental efforts.
Speaking after their meeting, Garoyian said he had a very substantial
and constructive discussion in a friendly atmosphere with the Greek FM
on the current phase of the Cyprus problem as well as on European and
bilateral issues.
We had an overview of the process of the Working Groups and Technical
Committees and I have to say that there was a common understanding as
regards the objectives and the handling, said Garoyian adding that they
also shared concerns over issues of the Cyprus problem.
There was a common understanding on how important is the parliamentary
diplomacy today, in international relations, and how important is the
role of the parliamentary diplomacy in supporting the governments
efforts, he added.
Technical Committees and Working Groups were set up a couple of months
ago following an agreement between the two community leaders, in an
effort to rekindle interest in the stalled Cyprus peace talks and help
resume direct negotiations.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied
its northern third.
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