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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-06-26
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[01] EU - LIMNITIS
[01] EU - LIMNITIS
President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso has welcomed
the agreement reached on Friday between the leaders of the two
communities in Cyprus to open a crossing point in Limnitis. ``This is
very good news and an excellent response to the call I made yesterday
to both leaders to agree on confidence building measures and move
forward in the negotiations to reunify the country,`` Barroso said.
He added that ``this agreement shows that where there is a will there
is a way`` and that ``it is a promising step in the overall settlement
process, which will soon enter its decisive phase.`` ``The Commission
fully supports the efforts of the two leaders, under the aegis of the
United Nations, to reach a comprehensive settlement and to reunify the
island. Indeed I believe that there is a unique chance this year to
bring an end to this long-running conflict on European soil and this
chance must be taken,`` he said.
Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn welcomed the agreement as a
``further important confidence building measure that will benefit the
two communities`` in Cyprus. ``This will also make the daily life of
many Cypriots easier and will help to build trust between the two
communities. The Commission stands ready to financially contribute to
the works,`` he added.
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