Cyprus News Agency
Nov 23 2006

ARMENIA CYPRUS

The government of Armenia wants a speedy solution to the Cyprus
problem, according to the wishes of the people of Cyprus and its
leadership, said here Thursday President of Armenia Robert Kocharian,
who is on a state visit to the island.
He was speaking after official talks with Cyprus President Tassos
Papadopoulos at the Presidential Palace, with the participation of
delegations from the two countries.

In his statements, Kocharian pointed out that Turkeys EU course could
affect Armenias relations with Turkey, stressing that his country is
very much interested in Turkeys EU accession course.

On his part, President Papadopoulos said Turkey should implement its
European obligations, stressing that veto belongs to those who do not
want sanctions to be taken against Turkey.

Before the two presidents statements, an agreement between the
Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the
Republic of Armenia on co-operation in combating organized and other
forms of crime was signed by Cyprus` Minister of Justice and Public
Order Sophocles Sophocleous and Minister of Justice of Armenia Davit
Harutyunyan.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress