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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-07-02
CONTENTS
[01] NATIONAL COUNCIL - MEETING
[01] NATIONAL COUNCIL - MEETING
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetris Christofias, informed
Wednesday the members of the National Council, top advisory body to the
President on the Cyprus issue, about the latest developments regarding
the Cyprus problem.
The National Council, comprising leaders or representatives of
parliamentary parties, convened one day after the third meeting between
President Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat,
since the Cypriot President was elected to the presidency early this
year.
The National Council, which convened for two hours, will continue its
meeting on Friday afternoon, during which the leaders of the political
parties will express their views.
Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou read out a short statement
after the meeting, which states that ``the meeting of the National
Council will continue on Friday at 16.30. The members of the National
Council will then express their views on the developments.
Asked whether the government believes it should explain to the people
the content of Tuesdays joint statement between the leaders of the two
communities in Cyprus, Stephanou said that since the meeting of the
National Council has not been concluded yet, we should all be patient.
The political leaders refrained from making any statements, saying they
would first express their views during Fridays meeting and then talk to
the press.
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