United States President George W. Bush has expressed his continuous commitment to the effort underway to find a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.
In addition, the American leader hailed President Glafcos Clerides' courage and leadership to work in that direction and called upon all interested parties to be flexible and constructive.
In a congratulatory message on Cyprus’ Independence Day, President Bush welcomed this occasion and reaffirmed the strong friendship between the two countries, according to the official Cyprus News Agency.
"The US remains firmly committed to supporting efforts to find a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the differences that have divided Cyprus for far too long," Bush said in his message.
As we work hard on this issue in the crucial weeks and months ahead, he added, "I greatly appreciate your courage and determined leadership and encourage all concerned parties to remain flexible and constructive," the US President said. (Albawaba.com)
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