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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 00-10-17
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Τρίτη, 17 Οκτώβριος 2000
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- [01] Cyprus and Mexico sign memorandum
[01] Cyprus and Mexico sign memorandum
Cyprus Foreign Minister Mr Ioannis Kasoulides had a meeting yesterday with
Mexico's Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs for North America and Europe,
Mr Juan Rebolledo Gout, who arrived on the island for a three-day official
visit.
After their meeting, the two Ministers signed a memorandum of understanding,
between the two ministries for the establishment of mechanisms for
consultations on matters of common interest.
Speaking to the press after signing the agreement, the Mexican Foreign
Minister said that a new era is dawning in the relationship between Mexico
and Cyprus. Cyprus' aim to accede to the European Union and Mexico's
current European Union relations, provide new possibilities for trade and
other economic activities between the two countries. The agreement also
offers the opportunity for further enhancing cooperation in fields of
mutual interest such as law enforcement, migration, tourism and culture.
Referring to the Cyprus problem Mr Gout said his country supports the
United Nations and Security Council resolutions on Cyprus and expressed the
hope that the dialogue and the opportunities created through this dialogue,
will lead to the solution of the Cyprus problem.
On his part, Mr Kasoulides said that the Mr Gout's presence in Cyprus
demonstrates the close relations between the people of Cyprus and Mexico,
and their traditional friendship; a friendship, which emanates from their
dedication to principles and the position of principle Mexico has taken on
Cyprus in all international fora, since Cyprus' independence.
Mr Kasoulides said that with his counterpart they have found new ways of
enhancing bilateral relations and have taken new decisions on how to
further develop cooperation in trade and tourism, and in combating
international organised crime.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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