Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-11-04

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

CONTENTS

[01] Belgium supports efforts for renewed negotiations for Cyprus issue

[02] Ireland supports renewed impetus for Cyprus solution

[03] Estonia hopes talks for Cyprus solution will progress soon

[04] President: The Greek Cypriot side has submitted constructive

proposals

[01] Belgium supports efforts for renewed negotiations for Cyprus issue

According to an official press release, Creusen outlined this position at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, where he presented his credentials to the President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades.

Belgium and Cyprus have a longstanding tradition of strong and trusted bilateral relations, he said, adding that he will contribute to the consolidation and further deepening of this warm relationship in the political, economic, social and cultural fields.

[02] Ireland supports renewed impetus for Cyprus solution

Receiving the credentials, President Anastasiades said the aim was a fair, viable and mutually acceptable settlement, which would serve the legitimate interests and be to the benefit of the Cypriot people, as a whole, and not for any third country, pointing out that the negotiations must be properly and thoroughly prepared in order to ensure that the objectives are shared and the chosen procedure will bear fruit.

Presenting his credentials, Twist referred to the close and friendly relations between Cyprus and Ireland, especially in the EU framework, noting that the Irish Government was particularly proud of the role played by the Irish members of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) almost continuously since 1964.

[03] Estonia hopes talks for Cyprus solution will progress soon

Replying, President Anastasiades said the primal goal was the re-launching of negotiations under UN auspices that will be properly and thoroughly prepared and unequivocally conducted on the basis of the UN resolutions providing for a bizonal, bicommunal federation, adding that these objectives must be jointly and clearly shared in order for the negotiating process to bear fruit.

Presenting his credentials, Rava referred to bilateral relations and economic cooperation, noting that both countries have suffered from serious macroeconomic imbalances, though at different times and different circumstances.

[04] President: The Greek Cypriot side has submitted constructive proposals

Replying to questions on the sidelines of an event at the Archbishopric, President Anastasiades said that he does not wish to comment on the actions and stance of the UNSG's Special Adviser to Cyprus. He said he will have the chance to talk about all this during Alexander Downer's visit to Cyprus. "There is a lot that needs to be clarified once and for all", the President underlined.

Asked when he will meet with the Special Adviser, the Cyprus President said that a meeting has been scheduled for November 6. He underlined that this was not going to be a joint meeting between Downer and the leaders of the two communities.

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