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Asked to comment on the situation in Ukraine, Kasoulides noted that although at the moment it is not an invasion but a recognition of secession, he stressed that Cyprus' position "is linked to the case of Cyprus and derives precisely from the case of Cyprus."
"There is a question of secession. We are opposed to secession and to the recognition of secession," he stressed, underlining that Cyprus supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine and that it is against the annexation of part of another country.
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Asked what he expects in relation to the measures the EU is preparing against Russia, Kasoulides said that there may be "a first package of restrictive measures related to yesterday's events", adding that "there may be a follow-up if there is a further deterioration with an invasion of the country."[/B][/URL]
Asked what he expects in relation to the measures the EU is preparing against Russia, Kasoulides said that there may be "a first package of restrictive measures related to yesterday's events", adding that "there may be a follow-up if there is a further deterioration with an invasion of the country".
The Foreign Minister added that Cyprus supports diplomacy as the only way to resolve the crisis, as well as the diplomatic efforts of France and Germany.
Regarding the subject of the ministerial conference, Kasoulides noted that he was honoured to be in Paris for the ministerial meeting on the Indo-Pacific, noting that this is an area of great interest for the whole world.
"I am particularly interested in issues related to climate change, biodiversity, and maritime policy and I will participate in the relevant discussions," he added.
Source: CNA
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