Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-07-02

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

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[01] NATIONAL COUNCIL - MEETING

[01] NATIONAL COUNCIL - MEETING

The National Council, comprising leaders or representatives of parliamentary parties, convened one day after the third meeting between President Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, since the Cypriot President was elected to the presidency early this year.

The National Council, which convened for two hours, will continue its meeting on Friday afternoon, during which the leaders of the political parties will express their views.

Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou read out a short statement after the meeting, which states that ``the meeting of the National Council will continue on Friday at 16.30. The members of the National Council will then express their views on the developments.

Asked whether the government believes it should explain to the people the content of Tuesdays joint statement between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, Stephanou said that since the meeting of the National Council has not been concluded yet, we should all be patient.

The political leaders refrained from making any statements, saying they would first express their views during Fridays meeting and then talk to the press.

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