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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 03-08-27
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
[01]Wednesday, 27 August 2003 Spanish Permanent Mission to UN makes written
reference to Cyprus
[02] Dutch Prime Minister and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to visit
Cyprus
[03] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the recent bomb blasts in
Mumbai
[01] Spanish Permanent Mission to UN makes written reference to Cyprus
The Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations, in a document
attached to a letter sent on 11 August 2003 to the President of the UN
Security Council assessing the work of the Security Council during the
presidency of Spain in July 2003, made reference to Cyprus and in
particular, to the discussion on Cyprus at the Security Council, on 24 July,
regarding the threats by the Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash to settle
the fenced-off area of Varosha. The paragraph of the document referring to
Cyprus is the following: "On 24 July the President briefed members of the
Security Council on the concern expressed by the Government of Cyprus about
the latest developments in the island, especially the situation of Varosha.
The Council reiterated its position on Varosha (resolution 550 (1984) ) and
urged the parties to resume a negotiation aimed at reaching a comprehensive
settlement of the Cyprus question on the basis of the Secretary-General's
plan, as stated in resolution 1475 (2003)."
[02] Dutch Prime Minister and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to visit
Cyprus
The Government Spokesman, Mr Kypros Chrysostomides, announced yesterday
during the daily press briefing that the Prime Minister of the Netherlands,
Dr Jan Peter Balkenende, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Chizhov, would be visiting Cyprus at the
beginning of October and end of August, 2003, respectively. Mr Chrysostomides
said that the Dutch PM would pay a two-day official visit to the island on
6 and 7 October 2003 and that he would meet with the President of the
Republic, Mr Tassos Papadopoulos, to discuss bilateral and international
issues, as well as issues concerning the European Union. Mr Balkenende
would also hold talks with the President of the House of Representatives,
Mr Dimitris Christofias. Announcing also the visit of the Russian Deputy FM,
the Government Spokesman said that Mr Chizhov would arrive in Cyprus on 31
August and that he would meet with the Permanent Secretary of the Foreign
Affairs Ministry, Mr Sotos Zackheos, to discuss bilateral agreements and
their compatibility with the EU acquis communautaire.
The Spokesman noted that as of 1 January 2004, visas would be reintroduced
for visitors from Russia, adding that the issue would be discussed during
Mr Chizhov's visit in order to find the best possible solutions.
[03] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the recent bomb blasts in
Mumbai
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the recent bomb blasts in
Mumbai that left dozens of innocent people killed and many others wounded.
These bomb blasts are despicable acts of terrorism, which should remind the
international community of its commitment to intensify its efforts to
eradicate this menace. Such acts should meet the resolute rejection and
condemnation by all nations with commitment to freedom, tolerance and
democracy. At this difficult time for India, the Government and people of
Cyprus would like to extend their deep sympathy and condolences to the
Government and people of the friendly country of India.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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