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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 03-05-28
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
[01]Wednesday, 28 May 2003 Athens and Nicosia share identical views on the
Cyprus problem, says President Papadopoulos
[02] Cyprus and Libya sign air transport agreement
[01] Athens and Nicosia share identical views on the Cyprus problem, says
President Papadopoulos
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Tassos Papadopoulos, has noted
that during his meeting with the Greek Prime Minister and current European
Council President, in Athens, it was ascertained that the Greek and Cyprus
governments shared identical views and assessments regarding the Cyprus
problem. Speaking last night at Larnaca Airport upon his arrival from the
Greek capital, President Papadopoulos told reporters that Athens and
Nicosia had agreed on the next steps regarding the Cyprus issue and
underlined their readiness for immediate talks and negotiations when the UN
Secretary-General would deem as the appropriate time to pursue a solution
based on his solution plan.
Referring to his meetings with Mr Costas Simitis, Mr Papadopoulos said that
they were "very useful and constructive", and expressed his satisfaction
with the issues discussed and the decisions taken. He pointed out that in
their first meeting they had discussed issues pertaining to the Thessaloniki
European Council meeting in June and, in particular, the matters concerning
the Convention on the Future of Europe. Invited to comment on a statement
by the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mr Gul, who said that a solution could be
reached by May 2004, the Cyprus President pointed out that the Erdogan
administration had been putting forward generalisations which did not
indicate any serious change of policy by Ankara. "Mr Erdogan's position is
fully in line with that of Mr Denktash, as the former explicitly said it
during his illegal visit in the occupied areas", he added.
[02] Cyprus and Libya sign air transport agreement
Cyprus and Libya have signed an agreement in the field of air transport,
providing the framework within which airlines from the two countries could
cooperate. The agreement was signed yesterday by the Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr Simeon Matsis, and the Deputy
Director of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority, Mr Mohamed Shlebik.
In a short address during the signing ceremony, Mr Matsis said that the
agreement would contribute to the improvement of air transportation between
the two countries and to the further enhancement of the friendly ties of
the two. The head of the Libyan delegation, Mr Shlebik, said on his turn
that the friendly ties between Libya and Cyprus would become tighter after
the signing of the agreement.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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