Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 00-04-20
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Thursday, 20 April 2000
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- [01] Foreign Minister meets with former Governor of Massachusetts
[01] Foreign Minister meets with former Governor of Massachusetts
Developments in the Cyprus problem and the region were discussed here today
at a meeting between Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and former
Governor of Massachusetts, of the United States Michael Dukakis.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Kasoulides said that they examined broader
issued concerning the region and ways of assisting efforts to find a
solution to the Cyprus problem.
Mr. Kasoulides praised Mr. Dukakis/ personal and strong interest in the
Cyprus issue and noted his ongoing efforts towards reaching a settlement.
Mr. Dukakis said he is «cautiously optimistic», adding however that «this
is the best opportunity we have had in a long long time to make some
progress.»
He expressed hope that the USA will be «extremely helpful on that»
regarding decisions on Cyprus and Turkey.
Replying to questions, Dukakis said President Clinton «has a very strong
and personal interest in trying to bring this matter to a satisfactory
settlement».
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