ARMENIA BACKS "JUST SOLUTION" TO CYPRUS PROBLEM
Cyprus News Agency
July 6 2009
Yerevan, 6 Jul: Armenia welcomes the UN-led direct negotiations aiming
at achieving a just, viable and agreed settlement of the Cyprus
problem based on the international law, the Charter of the United
Nations and compatible with the principles and values on which the
European Union is founded.
According to a joint communique issued after the official talks of
President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias [Dhimitrios
Khristofias] with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the friendship
between Armenia and Cyprus is based on strong ties emanating from
the mutual cultural heritage which offers a stable foundation for the
development of cooperation in the interest of both countries as well
as prosperity and peace in Europe.
President Christofias who is currently on a two-day official visit
in Armenia met Monday President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
The two leaders expressed their readiness to enhance further political,
economic, educational, scientific, cultural relations between the
two countries and exchange views on the sector of tourism and services.
They also underlined the need to normalize relations with neighbour
states without preconditions, on the basis of mutual respect and
understanding.
The joint communique adds that Cyprus will contribute to the
reinforcement of dialogue between Armenia and the European Union.
On Monday evening, Sargsyan will be hosting a state dinner in honour
of President Christofias and Elsie Christofias.