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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 99-03-10Cyprus 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/>Wednesday, 10 March 1999CONTENTS[01] Armenian Foreign Minister meets President CleridesThe Armenian Foreign Minister, Mr Vartan Oskanian, who is paying an official visit to Cyprus, had a meeting with President Glafcos Clerides yesterday.In a statement to the press after the meeting Mr Oskanian said that it was a great honour to be received by the President with whom they examined ways "for a much more efficient and productive relationship between Armenia and Cyprus". The Armenian Minister pointed out that there are many issues on which the two countries have common concerns and interests and for this reason they agreed to try and co-ordinate their efforts even more, in international fora and give support to one another. Mr Oskanian said that the possibility of President Clerides' visiting Armenia in the near future was also discussed and expressed the hope that the President will be able to pay an official visit to Armenia during 1999. [02] Britain reaffirms commitment to finding a solution to the Cyprus problemThe Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Baroness Symons reaffirmed her country's firm commitment to finding "a solution to the Cyprus problem" based on UN Security Council resolutions for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation.Replying to relevant questions on Cyprus, during a debate in the House of Lords on 8 March Baroness Symons reiterated that UN Security Council resolution 1218 of 22 December 1998, is an important step forward and sets out clear objectives for reducing tension and for progress towards a comprehensive settlement. Asked to confirm Britain's support to Cyprus' application for membership in the European Union, Baroness Symons stressed that the United Kingdom is looking forward to the eventual accession of Cyprus. Regarding the participation of the Turkish Cypriots she pointed out that "President Clerides has invited Mr Denktash to have some discussions about the way forward with regard to the Cypriot application for EU membership." 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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