Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-09-25

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

CONTENTS

[01] PRESIDENT - RUSSIA - CYPRUS PROBLEM

[02] CHRISTOFIAS - NEW YORK - MEETINGS

[03] KYPRIANOU - NEW YORK

[04] CHRISTOFIAS - USA - INVESTMENTS

[01] PRESIDENT - RUSSIA - CYPRUS PROBLEM

Speaking after a meeting with Lavrov on Thursday in New York, President Christofias said the result of the meeting was very positive and noted they agreed that Lavrov would visit Cyprus in November to continue discussions.

``Russia unreservedly supports the implementation of principles in a solution of the Cyprus problem, and supports UN resolutions,`` he said, adding that Cyprus and Russia ``share common views on the Cyprus problem.``

He also said ``not even an iota has changed in the policy of the Russian Federation in the Cyprus problem and our cooperation will continue and will be enhanced even more, not only regarding the Cyprus question and the problems of the region but at the same time our cooperation in the economic, technological, tourist and commercial sectors and in all sectors we have signed agreements in.``

President Christofias said the Russia-Cyprus joint committee will be convening to plan further moves.

He also said Lavrov thanked him for Cyprus` stance on the latest UN General Assembly resolution concerning Georgia.

[02] CHRISTOFIAS - NEW YORK - MEETINGS

The President had a short discussion with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband. According to diplomatic sources, during their meeting at the UN, the British diplomat asked the President if there is progress in his talks with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat.

President Christofias said that, just as he had told Turkish Prime Minister Tayip Erdogan, in order for progress to be achieved, Talat must be encouraged to change his positions on many fundamental aspects of the Cyprus issue.

Within the framework of his contacts at the General Assembly, President Christofias held meetings with Serbian President Boris Tadic, Maltese Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thami of Qatar.

[03] KYPRIANOU - NEW YORK

He also attended the UN General Assembly, during the statement by President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias.

Kyprianou furthermore participated in the ministerial meeting of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which was held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary since its establishment.

Later on, he participated in the annual ministerial meeting of the Commonwealth Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which discussed terrorism.

[04] CHRISTOFIAS - USA - INVESTMENTS

Speaking at a forum organized Thursday night by the Cyprus Embassy Trade center in cooperation with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President Christofias stressed that Cyprus is in comparison to other countries, a paradise for investments because it has a low tax rate, a stable economy, a macroeconomic stability and a left wing government. This is a guarantee for stability, he added.

As President Christofias said, the government has a very close and excellent relation with the Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Employers in Cyprus and these two organizations are supporting consciously the government and the President of the Republic and I want publicly to congratulate them and to express my gratitude for their support.

He stressed also that this kind of meetings should be organized in Cyprus, because the participants have to touch Cyprus beauty and the benefits of the development of enterprises in our country.

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