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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 98-09-03Cyprus Press and Information Office: News Updates in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>News UpdateThursday, 03/09/98CONTENTS[01] President Clerides addresses opening ceremony of NAM Summit in DurbanThe President of the Republic Mr Glafcos Clerides stressed yesterday the significant role of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the new international environment.Addressing the official opening ceremony on behalf of the European member states at the 12th NAM Summit of Heads of State and Government, President Clerides congratulated South African President Nelson Mandela on the assumption of the Chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement. He said that "under South Africa's leadership our voice will be heard in support of peaceful resolution of conflicts on the basis of international law and the UN Charter". The President expressed confidence that the Movement "will strengthen efforts for South-South cooperation, while at the same time, it will enhance our dialogue with the industrialised countries and the international monetary institutions on global economic and financial issues. Moreover, the Movement will be an active partner against racial discrimination, in the eradication of poverty and social injustice, and in facing the common challenges and dangers in an increasingly interdependent world", he concluded. On the sidelines of the Summit, President Clerides held meetings with his counterparts from Algeria and Colombia, Presidents L. Zeroual and A. Pastrana, with whom he discussed the Cyprus issue and bilateral relations. [02] US remains committed to a bizonal, bicommunal federation in CyprusIn a statement released on September 1, a spokesman for the US State Department reiterated his country's support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation in Cyprus agreed to in the 1977 and 1979 High Level Agreements.The Spokesman, who was commenting on the Turkish Cypriot leader's proposal for a "Cyprus Confederation" said that the US is actively involved in bringing the two sides into a negotiating table. He added that the two sides must focus their attention on the core issues of the Cyprus dispute and prepare themselves for comprehensive negotiations. [03] UK supports UN efforts for a comprehensive Cyprus settlementThe United Kingdom fully supports UN Secretary General's efforts "to promote negotiations for a comprehensive Cyprus settlement aiming at a bizonal, bicommunal federation as agreed by high-level agreements", a British Foreign Office spokesman stated yesterday.He reminded EU's position that the accession of Cyprus to the EU should benefit both communities and help bring about peace and reconciliation, adding that the UK welcomes any constructive thinking on accession by a federal Cyprus. From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/Cyprus Press and Information Office: News Updates in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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