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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-01-24
CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS PRESIDENT - US PRESIDENT - ENVOY
[02] PRESIDENT - MISSING PERSONS
[01] CYPRUS PRESIDENT - US PRESIDENT - ENVOY
The Republic of Cyprus will welcome the appointment of a special envoy
by US President Barack Obama, President Demetris Christofias has said.
If Mr. Obama decides to appoint a special representative he will be
most welcomed. Provided that the US policy will respect the Republic of
Cyprus and will contribute to a just and viable settlement we will
welcome such a representative, he added. He also noted that members of
the Greek American leadership in the US have already discussed this
issue with President Obamas aides.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and
occupied 37% of its territory.
[02] PRESIDENT - MISSING PERSONS
Cyprus President Demetris Christofias has assured that the government
will continue its efforts so that the fate of all missing persons is
ascertained.
In a speech during the inauguration of a new wing at the Museums of the
Saints Rafael and Marina Church, in Xylotymbou villate, Christofias
stressed that we want and demand that this issue is solved once and for
all.
He also noted that documents about the history of missing persons from
Xylotymbou are exhibited in these museums
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