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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 02-05-28
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Tuesday, 28 May 2002
CONTENTS
- [01] Statement by the President of the Republic
- [02] Talks between Cyprus and China on legal issues
- [03] Cyprus and China sign cooperation agreement on education and
culture
[01] Statement by the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Glafcos Clerides, asked today by
journalists if the Government was concerned about the activities of the
Turkish research vessel "Sismik 1" in the territorial waters of Cyprus,
said: "We are following the movements of this ship and making the proper
demarches."
Asked also to comment on the statements of the US State Department
Spokesman that the USA was promoting a solution to the Cyprus problem
before Cyprus' accession to the European Union and whether he was aware of
this position when he stated that there was a likelihood for the Constitution
to be changed or for the Presidential Elections to be postponed, the
President of the Republic said: "I am not aware of the statements of the US
State Department Spokesman. As is already known, the UN Secretary General
has said that June is a target date and that progress must be made by the
end of June". The President also said that the direct talks could continue
until next December.
[02] Talks between Cyprus and China on legal issues
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Mr Nicos Koshis, had yesterday
talks with the Vice Minister of Justice of the People's Republic of China,
Mrs Lin Yang, currently in Cyprus for a six-day official visit. The talks
focused on issues relating to the role, organisation and functions of their
respective ministries, as well as on issues concerning the administration
of justice and the enhancement of the cooperation between the two
countries.
During the meeting, Mr Koshis and Mrs Yang signed a memorandum of official
talks and decided to promote their countries' cooperation, which will
result to the conclusion of an agreement to transfer convicts and extradite
fugitives.
[03] Cyprus and China sign cooperation agreement on education and
culture
The Minister of Education and Cultrure, Mr Ouranios Ioannnides, and the
Chinese Vice Minister of Culture, Mr Zhou Heping, signed yesterday a
cooperation agreement on the sectors of education, culture, mass media,
sports and youth for the years 2002-2004.
Speaking to the press after the signing of the agreement, Mr Ioannides said
that Cyprus would greatly benefit from this agreement and assured Mr Heping
that Cyprus would do everything possible to put into effect this agreement.
Moreover, he expressed his gratitude for China's continuing support to the
Republic of Cyprus in international fora, especially as far as Cyprus
problem is concerned.
On his part, Mr Heping expressed his conviction that this agreement will
contribute to the promotion of the bilateral relations and more specifically
the cultural links between the two countries.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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