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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 98-04-13Cyprus Press and Information Office: News Updates in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>News UpdateMonday, 13/04/98CONTENTS[01] Cyprus hails Northern Ireland peace dealThe Cyprus Government hailed the agreement reached on Northern Ireland last Friday.Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said in a statement that goodwill combined with international support can resolve difficult problems to the benefit of peace and prosperity for all. In light of the agreement, Mr Kasoulides pointed out that the present situation in Cyprus constitutes a "historic anachronism" and places great responsibility on all those seeking a solution to the Cyprus problem. Mr Kasoulides expressed the hope that the international community will play a more decisive role now in reaching a just and viable solution in Cyprus. [02] EU committed to Cyprus solutionThe European Union is committed to seeking a solution to the Cyprus problem, the President of the European Commission Jaques Santer said.Replying to a question after a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis in Athens last week, on the fact that the Cyprus problem is still the only European political issue that remains unresolved, Mr Santer said that the European Union supports all efforts in search of a solution and expressed the hope that the EU accession talks with Cyprus would eventually contribute towards reaching a viable solution in Cyprus. [03] Russian diplomacy will proceed with serious initiativeThe situation in Cyprus is "particularly dangerous" following the refusal of the Turkish Cypriot leadership to return to the negotiating table, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Valery Nesteroushkin stated at a Press Conference last week.The Turkish Cypriot leadership's negative stance is due to the way the European Union has dealt with Turkey's membership prospect on one hand and the start of the accession negotiations with Cyprus on the other, he said. Mr Nesteroushkin pointed out that what is needed to break the present deadlock is an intense effort by the permanent members of the Security Council. He stressed that Russian diplomacy will proceed with a serious "initiative" on the manner of co-ordination with the UN Security Council permanent members and will work towards the demilitarisation of the island and a guaranteed bizonal federation with a single international personality. [04] Turkey accused of human rights violationsThe Cyprus Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Commission of the UN spoke about Turkey's continuing violations of human rights in Cyprus and its refusal to comply with international law.Speaking at the 54th session of the Commission of Human Rights, on the issue of "Human Rights, Mass Exoduses and Displaced Persons", the Cyprus Representative, Mr Petros Eftychiou referred to the tragic results of the Turkish invasion, the suffering of the refugees and displaced persons, their plight to return to their homes, the constant harassment and discrimination against Greek Cypriots living in the occupied areas, and the continuing violation of human rights in Cyprus by Turkey. Mr Eftychiou stressed that everyone had a duty not only to "ameliorate" the suffering of the refugees but to tackle the "root causes" of the problem in order to enable them to return to their homes in conditions of safety. The Cyprus Government, he said, will continue its efforts for a peaceful and just solution based on UN resolutions and human rights for all Cypriots. [05] New ambassador of Korea and High Commissioner of Pakistan present credentialsPresident Glafcos Clerides received at separate formal ceremonies at the Presidential Palace last Friday (10.4.98) the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and the High Commissioner of Pakistan.Presenting his credentials the new Ambassador of Korea Mr Byung Yong Soh, expressed pride and satisfaction at the strong relationship between Korea and Cyprus. He welcomed the start of Cyprus' accession negotiations with the European Union and expressed the hope that Cyprus' enhanced status will enrich bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea in many ways, including trade and investment. Presenting his credentials the new High Commissioner of Pakistan, Mr Aneesuddin Ahmed, expressed his country's commitment to further enhancement of bilateral understanding and co-operation and said his mission would be to strengthen bonds of fraternity between the two countries. From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/Cyprus Press and Information Office: News Updates in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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