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CYPRIOT, ARMENIAN DEFENCE OFFICIALS DISCUSS TIES, ENERGY, SYRIA
Cyprus News Agency
Oct 23 2013
Fotiou and Armenian Deputy Minister of Defence Discuss About
Cooperation
Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) --- Cyprus' natural resources in its Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ) should be exploited to the benefit of all people
of Cyprus, peace and security in the region but also they should
constitute a motive for the achievement of a solution of the Cyprus
problem, Minister of Defence Fotis Fotiou has said.
Speaking Wednesday [23 October] during a meeting he held with Deputy
Minister of Defence of Armenia, Alik Mirzabekyan, Fotiou also referred
to the economic crisis, noting that the government of Cyprus is
determined to work hard to restart the economy.
According to an official press release, Fotiou and Mirzabekyan praised
the "long-lasting and excellent relations, which are based on common
values and their struggle for survival."
They exchanged views on how to further enhance relations between
the two Ministries and decided to draft an agreement for the mutual
protection of upgraded information.
According to the press release, they exchanged views on issues of
mutual concern and discussed about the political situation in the
wider region of the Eastern Mediterranean placing emphasis on Syria.
They also expressed conviction that their bilateral relations would
be further enhanced for the benefit of stability in the region.
Referring to the Cyprus issue, Fotiou said that the Republic of Cyprus
wants to resume the negotiations that would lead to a viable, just
and mutually acceptable solution, on the basis of the UNSC resolutions.
He pointed out that the government of Cyprus is willing to proceed
to a substantive dialogue, provided that the basis of the solution
is clarified and the procedure of the talks is well prepared.
As regards the developments in the energy sector, Fotiou stressed
that the hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus' EEZ should be exploited to
the benefit of all people of Cyprus and for peace and security in
the region.
He added that the natural resources in Cyprus' EEZ should constitute
a motive also for the achievement of a solution of the Cyprus problem.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied
its northern third. Repeated UN-led efforts over the past decades have
not led to a negotiated settlement in Cyprus. Talks are expected to
resume in the coming weeks.
Cyprus is currently developing natural resources discovered within
the Republic's Exclusive Economic Zone, while several international
companies are involved in hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation
activities.
Cyprus News Agency
Oct 23 2013
Fotiou and Armenian Deputy Minister of Defence Discuss About
Cooperation
Nicosia, Oct 23 (CNA) --- Cyprus' natural resources in its Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ) should be exploited to the benefit of all people
of Cyprus, peace and security in the region but also they should
constitute a motive for the achievement of a solution of the Cyprus
problem, Minister of Defence Fotis Fotiou has said.
Speaking Wednesday [23 October] during a meeting he held with Deputy
Minister of Defence of Armenia, Alik Mirzabekyan, Fotiou also referred
to the economic crisis, noting that the government of Cyprus is
determined to work hard to restart the economy.
According to an official press release, Fotiou and Mirzabekyan praised
the "long-lasting and excellent relations, which are based on common
values and their struggle for survival."
They exchanged views on how to further enhance relations between
the two Ministries and decided to draft an agreement for the mutual
protection of upgraded information.
According to the press release, they exchanged views on issues of
mutual concern and discussed about the political situation in the
wider region of the Eastern Mediterranean placing emphasis on Syria.
They also expressed conviction that their bilateral relations would
be further enhanced for the benefit of stability in the region.
Referring to the Cyprus issue, Fotiou said that the Republic of Cyprus
wants to resume the negotiations that would lead to a viable, just
and mutually acceptable solution, on the basis of the UNSC resolutions.
He pointed out that the government of Cyprus is willing to proceed
to a substantive dialogue, provided that the basis of the solution
is clarified and the procedure of the talks is well prepared.
As regards the developments in the energy sector, Fotiou stressed
that the hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus' EEZ should be exploited to
the benefit of all people of Cyprus and for peace and security in
the region.
He added that the natural resources in Cyprus' EEZ should constitute
a motive also for the achievement of a solution of the Cyprus problem.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied
its northern third. Repeated UN-led efforts over the past decades have
not led to a negotiated settlement in Cyprus. Talks are expected to
resume in the coming weeks.
Cyprus is currently developing natural resources discovered within
the Republic's Exclusive Economic Zone, while several international
companies are involved in hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation
activities.