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"I am able to state that Mr Solana has not visited Cyprus since he took office. He has had a wide range of contacts with many of the actors involved and has taken every opportunity to call for a constructive solution. He has expressed support for the efforts made by Kofi Annan and, on 12 November, he expressed satisfaction with Kofi Annan’s decision willingly to present a proposal for solving the issue of a united Cyprus.
At the European Council meeting held on 24-25 October, it was decided that a three-year programme should be set out for the period 2004-2006 for the benefit of the northern part of Cyprus and with a view to implementing a political solution. No practical priorities have yet been set or more specific provisions laid down. Last Friday, the European Council called upon the Commission to cooperate with the Cypriot Government in considering how economic development might be promoted in Northern Cyprus and how Northern Cyprus might be brought closer to the EU.
In connection with the Council meeting of 19 November, the ministers debated the Cyprus issue over lunch, once the UN Secretary-General had presented his plan for a solution to the situation. Subsequently, the Presidency presented a President’s statement, warmly endorsing the Secretary-General’s plans, and noted that the EU is prepared to respect the conditions of an overall solution in accordance with the principles that form the basis of the EU, and this with a view to arriving at a solution that makes it possible for Cyprus to accede to the EU as a united island. Last Friday, the European Council meeting welcomed the fact that both Greek and Turkish Cypriots had promised to continue the negotiations with a view to reaching an overall solution on the basis of the UN Secretary-General’s proposal before 28 February 2003. In the Council’s view, Kofi Annan’s proposal constitutes a unique and historic opportunity to put an end now to the conflict that has devastated this beautiful island for far too long."@en1
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