FOREIGN MINISTER ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO CYPRUS

Foreign Minister Joe Borg is currently in Nicosia for talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, H.E. Mr Ioannis Kasoulides. During the talks, held earlier today, the two Ministers exchanged views on the European Union accession process underway in both countries, Euro-Mediterranean co-operation and bilateral issues in view of strengthening co-operation in the economic and cultural spheres. The Foreign Minister of Cyprus also outlined his Government's position with regard to the situation in Cyprus.

During his visit to Cyprus the Minister of Foreign Affairs also paid a courtesy call on the President of Cyprus, H.E. Glafcos Clerides. Dr Joe Borg is also expected to meet with the Chief Negotiator of Cyprus for Accession to the EU, Mr George Vassiliou and with the Mayor of Nicosia, Mr Lellos Demetriades.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to return to Malta on Friday 16^th March.