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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-07-13
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[01] CHRISTOFIAS SYRIAN PRESIDENT - MEETING
[01] CHRISTOFIAS SYRIAN PRESIDENT - MEETING
Cyprus supports the implementation of the UN resolutions as regards the
occupation by Israel of Arab lands, the freedom of the Golan Heights
and the creation of a Palestinian state. It also supports the
recognition of the Israeli state by the Palestinians after the solution
of the problem, Cyprus President Demetris Christofias said here Sunday
after a meeting with Syrian President Bachar Al Assad, which lasted for
thirty minutes.
On his part, President Assad asked about the illegal sea routes
conducted between Latakia and the occupied port of Famagusta, said that
we discussed this issue with the Cyprus part and the Turkish part
frankly and we talked about the relation that has been partly
deteriorated between Cyprus and Syria during the last three years.
Additionally, President Assad said, That is why I invited the President
(Christofias) to come to Syria as soon as possible to discuss this
issue and the other issues related to our relation, he added.
Referring to his meeting with Assad, President Christofias said that
between friends there is always understanding and with the President
Bachar Al Assad we had a very nice, friendly meeting, as usually the
Presidents of my country have with Presidents of the Syrian Republic.
Furthermore, Christofias said that they agreed to resolve any possible
difficulties existing between the two countries, adding that he will
visit officially Syria on the invitation of the Syrian President.
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