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Russia opposes unilateral changes in the Cyprus issue

“THE Russia is consistently in favor of a universal, sustainable and just solution Cyprus “Within the framework of the well-known international legal frameworks established by the UN Security Council resolutions, which provide for the creation in Cyprus of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with a single international legal entity, sovereignty and citizenship,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. in view of tomorrow’s meeting of his leader Sergei Lavrov with its Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulidis.

“We do not support the idea of ​​unilateral correction existing base of the talks, the review of the settlement model. “We have as a starting point that the discussion of the intra-Cypriot dimension of the settlement is an exclusive priority of the Cypriot parties”, the Russian Foreign Minister emphasizes in his statement and adds: “We are convinced that the integration of its permanent members remains topical UN Security Council to discuss the external dimension of the settlement and the replacement of the island’s existing security guarantees system with those of the UN. The withdrawal of foreign military formations is of great importance for the long-term stability on the island “.

Russia “supports the efforts made by the UN Secretary-General in the context of the ‘good service’ mission to resume the inter-communal dialogue,” he said, adding that he considered it necessary to “create the achievement of progress in the Cyprus issue “, according to the APE BPE.

“We are in favor of extending the mandate on UN Armed Forces in Cyprus until January 31st 2022, ratified by UN Security Council Resolution 2587 (adopted on 29 July 2021). We believe that in conditions of non-resolution of the Cyprus problem, it is premature to talk about a change of responsibilities, or the shape of the UN mission.

The visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus will serve its further increase multilateral cooperation between our countries “, the relevant announcement concludes.

The meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulidis and Russia Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to take place tomorrow, around 11:30 am, at the historic mansion of the Russian Foreign Minister in the center of Moscow.

In the context of the working visit of the Cypriot minister, the signing of “Strategic framework for cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and the Russian Federation for the three years 2022-2024“, As well as”Agreement on cooperation during humanitarian operations in crisis management situations“, Points out the press service of the Russian Foreign Minister in its extensive announcement, which reviews the bilateral relations.

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