Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 99-06-14

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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>

Monday, 14 June 1999

CONTENTS

• [01] President Clerides returns from China
• [02] UN Secretary-General is studying G-8 statement
• [03] UNFICYP costs approved
• [04] Canada should play leading role in peace in Cyprus
• [05] US states adopt resolutions on Cyprus

[01] President Clerides returns from China

The President also welcomed a joint statement on Cyprus by the Foreign Ministers of the G-8 group calling for comprehensive negotiations without preconditions and a settlement on the basis of UN resolutions.

He said it included two positive elements, the support for a settlement on the basis of UN Security Council resolutions and a recommendation for negotiations with the Turkish Cypriot side without preconditions.

President Clerides described his visit to China as "important" and said "we talked freely on various issues, including the Cyprus question."

The Chinese political leadership, the President said, expressed "support for an independent, sovereign Cypriot state and supported the integrity and unity of Cyprus' territory as well as a solution that would result from the implementation of UN resolutions."

Accompanying President Clerides to China were the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Commerce, Yiannakis Kasoulides, Takis Clerides and Nicos Rolandis.

[02] UN Secretary-General is studying G-8 statement

According to a statement by his Spokesman, the UN Secretary-General is aware of diplomatic efforts currently underway concerning his mission of good offices in Cyprus, which highlight the continuing interest of the international community in a solution to the Cyprus problem.

"Since assuming his functions, the Secretary-General has spared no efforts to bring about a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem. He remains in contact with all concerned and expects to be able to report to the Security Council on his good offices mission before the end of the month":

[03] UNFICYP costs approved

As regards UNFICYP, the UN General Assembly approved the allocation of $45.6 million to cover the costs of the force for the period 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000.

The government of Cyprus contributes financially to the maintenance of the Force by paying one third of the total cost of its maintenance, equivalent to $14,630.810.

[04] Canada should play leading role in peace in Cyprus

She expressed pleasure that the Cyprus will be on the agenda of the G-8 meeting and added that a peaceful, just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem is necessary for the security, political, economic and social well- being of all Cypriots.

She said that it was important to recognise that this will be the 25th anniversary of the division of Cyprus and for all members of the Canadian House to be aware of the political problems that Cypriots face each and every day.

[05] US states adopt resolutions on Cyprus

The resolutions on 10 and 8 June respectively, refer to the illegal occupation of Cyprus territory and call on the US President and Congress to continue their efforts towards a solution based on the relevant UN resolutions.

From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/

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