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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 98-11-17
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
News Update
Tuesday, 17/11/98
CONTENTS
- [01] EU enlargement process can only be completed with Cyprus' entry
- [02] Cyprus desires a peaceful future, says UN Chief of Mission
[01] EU enlargement process can only be completed with Cyprus' entry
Greek Parliament Speaker Apostolos Kaklamanis expressed certainty yesterday
that any problems in Cyprus' EU accession will be overcome adding that the
enlargement process can only be completed with Cyprus' entry.
Speaking after a meeting with President Clerides, Mr Kaklamanis said that
he also conveyed to the President of the Republic a message of solidarity
from the Greek Premier Costas Simitis. He described the message as one of
"common struggle and solidarity" for a settlement to the Cyprus problem and
the rest¦ration of a unified and undivided island.
Commenting on the Republic's EU course, the Greek Speaker stressed that
Cyprus' accession is a prerequisite for the whole EU enlargement process.
Moreover he noted that Cyprus is at the top of the list of all candidate
countries since it fulfills nearly all conditions for its accession.
[02] Cyprus desires a peaceful future, says UN Chief of Mission
United Nations Chief of Mission, Dame Ann Hercus said yesterday that she
believes the vast majority of the people of Cyprus do want peace in their
country.
Speaking at the Lions Club, Dame Ann, described her job as UN Deputy
Special Representative as a "bridge, a door, a window of opportunity.
Anywhere in the world it has to be the role of the impartial mediator or
bridge builder to explore ideas and options", she pointed out.
Referring to longstanding conflicts, Dame Ann, reminded that "history shows
that in the end, they can be solved" and mentioned the recent examples of
Ireland and South Africa. "The compromise reached in the Northern ˆreland
agreement reflects the deeply felt convictions of the vast majority of the
people. I do believe that the same desire for a peaceful future exists on
this island", she concluded.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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