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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-03-19
CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS - BASES - LIBYA
[02] MINISTER - EU COUNCIL
[01] CYPRUS - BASES - LIBYA
A spokesperson for the UK Ministry of Defence has said that no decision
has yet been taken about the British Bases in Cyprus in connection with
the planned operation in Libya.
Replying to CNA questions, the spokesperson said ``no decision yet
about the Bases in Cyprus,`` adding that ``we are waiting for the
outcome in Paris.``
Britain, a former colonial power, has retained two military bases in
Cyprus when it granted the country its independence in 1960.
[02] MINISTER - EU COUNCIL
Foreign Minister Marcos Kyprianou will participate in the meetings of
the EU Foreign and General Affairs Councils which to held in Brussels
on 21 March. The General Affairs Council will be mainly concerned with
the preparation of the forthcoming European Council meeting which will
be held on 24-25 March.
Concerning the Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, the discussion
will focus on the recent developments in Libya and the countries of the
Southern Neighbourhood. The Council will also address the situation in
Japan and have an exchange of views on the current situation in Bosnia
Herzegovina and Belarus. The Council is also expected to adopt
conclusions on Sahel region, the situation in Somalia as well as the
issue of human rights in Iran.
Finally, the Council is expected to be briefed on the issue of South
Caucasus as well as the issue of EU participation in the proceedings of
the United Nations General Assembly.
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