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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-06-07Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] PRESIDENT SERBIAN PM BUSINESS FORUMThe relationship with Serbia has played an important role in the growth of the Cyprus economy and we foresee stronger ties and collaboration among the two countries, President of the Republic Demetris Christofias said on Tuesday.Addressing the ``Cyprus-Serbia Business Forum`` which took place in Nicosia, on the occasion of the official visit of the Serbian Prime Minister to Cyprus, President underlined that as an EU and Euro-zone member and an international and regional business and financial centre, Cyprus can cater to the needs of Serbian businesses wishing to expand into the EU and globally. ``The benefits and opportunities that Cyprus offers to the global business and investment community are tangible and substantial, making our economy reliable and our country a distinguished centre for business, banking and financial services and shipping``, he added. He also said that the ``Cyprus-Serbia Business Forum`` gives the opportunity for further expansion and transformation of the framework of business, trade, development and co-operation and offers insight as to how Cyprus is positioned to be a true international business and financial services centre that countries like Serbia can utilise to reach their potential and enter new markets like the European Union and the Middle East``. President of the Republic referred to the ``close, excellent and friendly relations between Cyprus and Serbia, noting that ``our vision is for an even stronger presence of Serbian businesses and investments in Cyprus within the next years``. Cyprus, joined the EU in May 2004 and the Eurozone in January 2008. [02] CYPRIOT FM ASEM BUDAPESTForeign Minister Markos Kyprianou discussed the Cyprus issue and reviewed bilateral relations with his counterparts from India, Indonesia, China, Brunei, Thailand and the Philippines, in a series of meetings he had in the margins of the foreign ministerial 10th Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM), in Budapest.The meeting on Cooperation in addressing non- traditional challenges in security issues, takes place on June 6 and 7, and according to an official announcement, in his interventions, Kyprianou referred, among other issues, to recent developments in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as to illegal immigration and energy security. In his intervention on regional issues and non-conventional threats, Kyprianou noted the importance of North Africa and the Middle East in the security of the wider region. It is added that the Minister made a special reference to the contributing factor of stability in the Arab world to Eurasian energy security. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |