Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-08-25
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[01] LILLIKAS - EU - LEBANON
[01] LILLIKAS - EU - LEBANON
Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs George Lillikas said that the
conclusions adopted by the EU General Affairs Council, which convened
on Friday to discuss the creation of a peacekeeping force to be
deployed in Lebanon, contains positions that satisfy the Republic of
Cyprus.
In statements to CNA, Lillikas pointed out the inclusion in the
conclusions of an appeal to Israel to lift the blockade on Lebanon`s
ports and airports.
Lillikas added that Cyprus supported at the Council that the Middle
East issue should be put back on the agenda because only a
comprehensive solution of the Palestinian question will bring peace to
the region.
The Minister noted Cyprus supported that Israel`s operations in the
Gaza Strip must cease in order to create the appropriate circumstances
that would allow a return to the road map.
He said many countries viewed Cyprus` position positively, which
increases the possibilities of it being discussed at the Informal
Council in Gymnich in early September.
Regarding the deployment of the peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Lillikas
said the majority of EU member states said they would participate in
UNIFIL, noting that some would be participating with troops and others
with the provision of technical support.
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