Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-10-27
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[01] GAROYIAN - PUTIN - CYPRUS ISSUE
[01] GAROYIAN - PUTIN - CYPRUS ISSUE
President of the House of Representatives Marios Garoyian has expressed
full satisfaction with the outcome of his official visit to Moscow and
the clear positions of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin regarding
the Cyprus issue.
In statements in Moscow, Garoyian said that Russia continues to follow
a firm policy of principles on the Cyprus issue and wants to see the
problem solved on the basis of the relevant UN resolutions and
international law.
Describing his meeting with Putin, on Monday, as very friendly, cordial
and productive, Garoyian said the delegation of the Cypriot Parliament
briefed the Russian Premier about the current state of affairs
regarding the Cyprus issue, the ongoing UN led direct negotiations
between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and the fact that
the results of the first round of talks are poor.
``We underlined some aspects of the Cyprus problem and the positions of
the Greek Cypriot side, which are always based on UN resolutions and EU
principles and values, he noted.
Garoyian went on to add that I have to say that we have found great
understanding, pointing out that the Russian Prime Ministers positions
were positive and clear.
Replying to questions, he said that Putins positions on all aspects of
the Cyprus problem are clear, including the Turkish settlers, Turkeys
guarantees, and other issues concerning various substantive aspects of
the problem.
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