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Foreign Minister Kyprianou meets his Chinese counterpart, 01.02.10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Kyprianou held talks today at the Foreign Ministry with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Yang Jiechi, who is paying an official visit to Cyprus. After the meeting the two Ministers made statements to the press. Welcoming his Chinese counterpart, Mr Kyprianou conveyed his happiness for the very significant, as he described it, presence of Mr Yang in Cyprus, given the fact that China is a very close partner, friend and supporter of the Republic of Cyprus and also a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. Particularly during this period when efforts are being made to resolve the Cyprus problem, he explained, China’s support is very important in the framework of the Security Council. More..



Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Cyprus, 29.01.10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Yang Jiechi, will pay a visit to Cyprus on 30 January – 2 February at the invitation of Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou. The Chinese FM will be received by the President of the Republic Demetris Christofias and by the President of the House of Representatives Marios Garoyian. At the Foreign Ministry Mr Jiechi will have a meeting with Mr Kyprianou, which will be followed by extended talks between delegations from the Cypriot and Chinese Foreign Ministries. The talks’ agenda for discussion will cover bilateral relations, EU-China affairs and international matters of mutual interest. Mr Kyprianou will also brief his Chinese counterpart on the present phase of the Cyprus problem. Furthermore, Mr Kyprianou will host an official lunch in honour of Mr Jiechi.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Lithuania, 27.01.10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Markos Kyprianou, today concluded his two-day visit to Lithuania. Minister Kyprianou was received earlier today by the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Mrs. Dalia Grybauskaitė, with whom he discussed issues regarding the European Union, the EU-NATO relations, as well as ways to overcome the consequences stemming from the global financial crisis in the two countries. The Foreign Minister briefed the Lithuanian President on Cyprus’ preparations for the EU Presidency in 2012 and the ongoing negotiations for the solution of the Cyprus problem. More..

Foreign Minister participates in EU GAERC, 26.01.10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Kyprianou participated in the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the EU (GAERC) which took place in Brussels yesterday. During the session of the General Affairs Council the Spanish Presidency presented its six-monthly programme of priorities, which includes, inter alia, the promotion of economic recovery and sustainable development in Europe, preparation of the future Strategy of the EU for 2020, implementation of the Lisbon Treaty, reinforcement of EU foreign policy, and advancement of the rights and freedoms of EU citizens. More..

Statement by the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus - 19.01.2010, 25.01.10
The Law Office of the Republic welcomes the issue, today, of the final judgment of the English Court of Appeal in the case of Meletis Apostolides against Charles and Linda Orams. It should be recalled that this case concerned Mr Apostolides’ application for the judgments of the District Court of Nicosia, which held that the Orams were committing trespass on Mr Apostolides´s property in Lapithos and ordered the said couple to pay damages, proceed with demolition of the premises erected thereon and deliver vacant possession of the said property to Mr Apostolides, to be recognised and enforced in England. More..

Foreign Minister travels to Belgium, Lithuania and United Kingdom, 25.01.10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Kyprianou travelled yesterday to Brussels where he will participate in the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the EU on 25 – 26 January. During the General Affairs Council the Spanish Presidency will present its programme of activities, while the External Relations Council will deal with the issue of Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina and the situation in Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and Haiti. Following, Mr Kyprianou will pay a visit to Lithuania where he will be received by the President of the country and have contacts with other state officials. He will then travel to London where he will attend the International Conference on Afghanistan (28 January). Moreover, Mr Kyprianou will be the keynote speaker at a lecture on the Cyprus problem organised by the National Union of Cypriot Students in the UK. The event will be held on Friday, 29 January in London.





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