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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 01-06-19
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Tuesday, 19 June 2001
CONTENTS
- [01] National Council convenes
- [02] Financial agreement signed with Czech Republic
[01] National Council convenes
The National Council convened yesterday for the first time since the
Parliamentary elections of May 27, enlarged to include representatives of
the new parties elected to the House of Representatives.
Speaking after the four-hour meeting, Government Spokesman, Michalis
Papapetrou, said the top advisory body on the Cyprus problem had discussed
developments in the effort to reach a solution as well as Cyprus' course
for accession to the European Union, in view of Turkish threats if Cyprus
joins before a settlement.
He said the Council would reconvene on 26 June to continue the discussions.
Each party represented in the House is entitled to sit on the National
Council with its leader and one or two other members.
[02] Financial agreement signed with Czech Republic
An agreement was signed between Cyprus and the Czech Republic for the
promotion and reciprocal protection of investments.
Finance Minister, Takis Clerides, signed the agreement on behalf of Cyprus
during an official visit to the Czech Republic.
The agreement is expected to contribute to the promotion of bilateral
economic relations between the two countries in general and the creation of
a climate conducive to investor activities.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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