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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 99-03-05
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Friday, 5 March 1999
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- [01] Cyprus' accession to the EU is in the interest of all Cypriots, says
Britain
[01] Cyprus' accession to the EU is in the interest of all Cypriots, says
Britain
British Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Ms Joyce
Quin reiterated last Wednesday her country's belief that "Cyprus' accession
to the EU is in the interest of all Cypriots. We believe that some
awareness is beginning to be emerging among the Turkish Cypriots that the
European Union can help them", she said. Ms Quin, was replying to relevant
questions on Cyprus, submitted during a session of the Foreign Affairs
Committee in the House of Commons.
Ms Quin also pointed out that Cyprus has achieved a lot of progress in
adopting the Acquis Communautaire adding that "we certainly do not accept
that anyone else outside the EU has a veto over Cyprus prospect of
accession."
The British Minister also stressed that the prospect of Cyprus' accession
to the EU offers a great opportunity for a solution to the Cyprus problem.
"We hope that the prospect of accession will act as a stimulus in that
direction", she said.
Ms Quin also referred to her country's efforts to help Cyprus' accession
course, together with other EU partners, noting that Britain also supports
the UN Special Representative in Cyprus, Dame Ann Hercus' efforts towards
reaching a political settlement.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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