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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-07-06
CONTENTS
[01] CYPRUS SPOKESMAN - JULY 8 AGREEMENT
[02] CYPRUS - EGYPT - ROAD AGREEMENT
[01] CYPRUS SPOKESMAN - JULY 8 AGREEMENT
Government Spokesman Vassilis Palmas has said that the Greek Cypriot
side has no indication that Turkey or the Turkish Cypriot side have any
will to begin a dialogue to solve the Cyprus problem, noting that if
Turkey believed that ``at this or any future stage there should be no
movement, then things will be difficult.`` Palmas said if there was
``any political will on behalf of Turkey to create the conditions to
move forward regarding the Cyprus problem, then there is a possibility
to make progress through the 8 July 2006 agreement.``
Replying to questions, Palmas said ``we have repeatedly proven our
intention and will to create circumstances and conditions for progress
regarding the July 8 agreement.`` ``From thereon, in order to create
the conditions for improvement and progress regarding an agreement
reached between the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot side and the
United Nations, the positive will of both sides is necessary,`` he
pointed out.
Asked about the July 8 agreement in relation to the forthcoming
elections in Turkey, Palmas said that ``due to the fluid political
situation in Turkey there is immobility regarding the July 8
agreement.`` ``We, the government, have said many times that the key is
in Ankara and in Turkey,`` the Spokesman added.
[02] CYPRUS - EGYPT - ROAD AGREEMENT
Cyprus and Egypt have signed an agreement on International Road
Transport of Passengers and Goods, to further cement relations between
the two countries and open the doors to foreign trade for both
countries. The agreement was signed by Cypriot Minister of
Communications and Works Harris Thrassou and Egyptian Minister of
Transport Mohamed Loutfy Mansour.
Thrassou said the signing of this agreement on road transport will
strengthen furthermore these relations and promote the cooperation
between the two countries. I am convinced that this is only part of a
new era of fruitful cooperation between Egypt and Cyprus. He also said
that Cyprus and Egypt have always been excellent neighbours since
ancient times ever since our region was the center of the civilization
and during their discussions, they evaluated issues on Merchant
Shipping, Road Transport and Ports and established a framework for
developing our cooperation.
Cyprus being a member of the European Union acts as a platform for
nearby friendly nations such as Egypt to access the EU market in a more
efficient and profitable manner, he concluded. Mansour said our purpose
here is to further cement the relationship that we have between our two
neighbouring and brotherly countries.
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