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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 01-01-09

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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>

Tuesday, 9 January 2001


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  • [01] Government Spokesman: Cyprus will continue to work towards EU accession


[01] Government Spokesman: Cyprus will continue to work towards EU accession

The Cyprus Government has never had any illusions about the difficulties it will encounter on the way to European Union membership, Government Spokesman Michalis Papapetrou said yesterday, commenting on a statement by European Union Commission President Romano Prodi that the EU does not wish to introduce any tension into its ranks, should it accept a divided Cyprus to join.

Mr Papapetrou said that what matters most are the EU summit decisions, such as the Helsinki conclusions that stipulate that a solution would facilitate accession but it is not a precondition.

The Government Spokesman said the Helsinki decision is crystal clear and binding for the EU, pointing out that Cyprus has to adhere to such decisions in order to counterbalance other views.

"Mr Prodi did not interprete the Helsinki decisions in a different manner and I would like to note that over and above any statements by EU officials there are the unanimous decisions of the European Councils," Mr Papapetrou noted.

Cyprus, he said, will have to continue working towards accession, armed with decisions such as those taken in Helsinki.


From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/


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