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I warmly welcome Mr Poos' report on Cyprus's application for membership of the European Union.
I note that Cyprus is making good progress in incorporating the
thus allowing accession negotiations to move swiftly along.
Like the rapporteur, I too welcome the Helsinki Council agreement not to make a solution to the division of the island a pre-condition for accession.
There is no doubt that the accession of Cyprus to the Union will strengthen the influence of the European Union in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. From the economic point of view, the accession of Cyprus should not pose major problems, since it is a country with a market economy and a high standard of living.
I look forward to seeing Cyprus among the next group of new members."@en1
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