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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-10-17Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] CYPRIOT FM - STATEMENTSTurkey does not understand what it means to be a candidate country for EU membership, Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis has said, clarifying at the same time, that Ankaras commitments to EU member states, including the Republic of Cyprus, are not negotiable.In statements following a meeting with the new Ambassador of Egypt to Cyprus Menha Mahrous Bakhoum, here Monday, Marcoullis said it was a substantive meeting in view of her visit to Egypt in early November. The Minister said that it would be a very important visit and expressed Cyprus readiness to help in Egypts transformation process. ``We want to be in contact with this country as much as possible in order to see how to help, not only maintain our traditionally excellent relations, but find ways to help in the development and reshaping of the institutions and democracy in this very important neighboring country,`` she added. Asked about the agreements signed between Cyprus and Egypt, Marcoullis said that ``Egypt honors and will respect all agreements it has signed with Cyprus.`` The Minister referred to public statements made by the Foreign Minister of Egypt immediately after his meeting with Foreign Minister of Greece, adding that this position will be confirmed during his own visit to Egypt. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |