The Secretary General of the CC AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, had a meeting yesterday with the Ambassador of Egypt in Cyprus, Amr Hamza. Stefanos Stefanou was accompanied by Vera Polycarpou, Head of the International Relations and European Policy Section.
During the meeting, issues affecting both Cyprus and Egypt and all the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region were discussed. [/B]The need to find solutions and ways of cooperation within the framework of international law that serve the interests of the peoples of the region so that mutual understanding and peace prevail was stressed.
Stefanos Stefanou informed the Egyptian Ambassador about AKEL's assessments of the current situation in the Cyprus problem, stressing in particular that the ongoing stalemate increases the risks for Cyprus. He stressed that Turkey's continuous provocative actions in Varosha and in the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus demonstrate the urgent need for the resumption of talks aimed at achieving a solution of a bizonal, bicommunal federation. AKEL's proposal to the President of the Republic was also submitted in this direction.
Satisfaction was also expressed for the development of Cyprus-Egypt inter-state relations and exchanges and it was agreed to continue the exchange of views.
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