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    ARF Bureau representative meets with Cyprus president

    14.12.2004 17:29

    YEREVAN (YERKIR) - Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau
    representative Hrant Margarian met on December 14 with Cyprus
    President Tasos Papadopulos in Nicosia.

    Cyprus claims Turkey should recognize the European Union's 25 member
    states, including Cyprus, if it wants the accession talks to
    begin. Turkey refuses to recognize the Republic of Cyprus since its
    1974 invasion of the northern part of the island, which it recognizes
    as Turkish Republic of Cyprus.

    The ARF delegation was comprised of the ARF Western Europe Central
    Committee (CC) representative Murad Papazian, ARF Greece CC
    representative Grigor Erjenian, European Armenian Federation
    Chairwoman Hilda Choboian, ARF Cyprus organization representative
    Vahan Ainejian, and Armenian National Committeeof Cyprus Chairman
    Andranik Ashjian.

    Margarian briefed the Cyprus president on the ARF's position in
    Turkey's bid to join the EU and conveyed his party's backing to
    Cyprus' stance in the issue. He also pointed out that the pressures on
    Cyprus should be overcome.

    The Cyprus president explained his country's position and possible
    moves concerning Turkey's aspiration to join the EU.

    Later, the ARF delegation met with Ianakis Omiru, president of the
    Cyprus Socialist Party (EDEK) and other officials.
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