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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 99-05-12
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Wednesday, 12 May 1999
CONTENTS
- [01] New British High Commissioner to Cyprus presents credentials
- [02] Cyprus and Equator sign a political consultations protocol
- [03] Health Agreement between Cyprus and Tatzikistan
[01] New British High Commissioner to Cyprus presents credentials
The President of Cyprus Mr Glafcos Clerides received at a formal ceremony
today the credentials of the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus Mr
Edward Clay.
Presenting his credentials Mr Clay emphasised the strong ties that exist
between Britain and Cyprus and reiterated his government's commitment to a
settlement of the Cyprus problem based on a bizonal bicommunal federation.
He also expressed support for Cyprus application for European Union
membership.
Receiving the credentials, President Clerides said that the United Kingdom
as a guarantor power of the independence and territorial integrity of
Cyprus, has a special responsibility towards it and its High Commmissioner
carries always a weighty and important task. He expressed gratitude for
Britain's support and decisive contribution to Cyprus' efforts to fulfil
its European vocation. The Cyprus government counts on Britain's involvement
in the search for a just, viable and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem,
he said.
[02] Cyprus and Equator sign a political consultations protocol
Cyprus and Equator have signed a political consultations protocol last
Monday. The protocol provides for the exchange of consultations between the
Foreign Ministries of the two countries, in the framework of which
bilateral relations, domestic and international problems of mutual interest
will be discussed.
The protocol aims at promoting dialogue and further enhancing the friendly
relations and co-operation that exist between the two countries.
The agreement was signed by Ambassador Alexandros Vikis on behalf of Cyprus
and Foreign Minister Jose Ayala Lasso on behalf of Equator.
[03] Health Agreement between Cyprus and Tatzikistan
The Minister of Health Mr Christos Solomis has signed on behalf of the
Cyprus an interstate agreement with Tatzikistan in the fields of Public
Health and Medicine.
The agreement provides for the exchange of information, experience and
expertise in various fields concerning health , as well as for co-operation
between the two countries' institutions and organisations.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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