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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 00-08-16
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Wednesday, 16 August 2000
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- [01] US Democratic Presidential Candidate reaffirms commitment to achieving
a comprehensive Cyprus settlement
[01] US Democratic Presidential Candidate reaffirms commitment to achieving
a comprehensive Cyprus settlement
US Democratic Presidential Candidate Mr. Al Gore has said he would continue
to work for a just and lasting solution in Cyprus and expressed support for
the UN-led efforts towards a comprehensive settlement, stressing that he
remains deeply engaged in this process.
Mr Gore also said he would redouble his efforts for a peaceful resolution
of the Cyprus and other disputes in accordance with international
law.
Replying to a questionnaire by the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) on
Greco-Turkish relations and Cyprus, Gore notes the administration is
working hard "to build on the hopeful developments between Greece and
Turkey to make progress in the Aegean and on Cyprus."
"I am fully committed to this process and to reaching a just and lasting
solution to the Cyprus dispute which permits all Cypriots to live in
security," he said.
Expressing support for the current talks under UN auspices, he said he
remains "deeply engaged" and adds "as President, I will work to redouble
our efforts to find a peaceful resolution to these and other territorial
disputes in accordance with international law."
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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