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[01] Markides announces candidacy for presidency (2)

[01] Markides announces candidacy for presidency (2)

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Markides announces candidacy for presidency (2)

Nicosia, Jan 4 (CNA) Attorney General Alecos Markides, a close aide to Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides, announced here Saturday he will run for presidency in next month's elections.

Speaking at a press conference, Markides announced his ''independent candidature, which is above party politics, for the forthcoming presidential elections.''

He called on the Cypriot people to join him in the effort to build the Cyprus future in the 21st century.

''In order to face challenges, everyone's cooperation is required under the guidance of a modern political leadership,'' Markides said, adding that ''the road towards the solution of the Cyprus problem is not an easy one and, possibly not a short one.''

He added that for the realization of the vision of Cypurs' European completion, ''a substantive administration in all aspects is required''.

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