For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 24, 2002
Presidential Letter
June 21, 2002
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Mr. Chairman:)
In accordance with section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961, as amended, I am providing a report prepared by my Administration
on progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus question
covering the period April 1, 2002, through May 31, 2002. The previous
submission covered events from February 1, 2002, through March 31,
2002.
Direct talks on the island between Greek Cypriot leader Glafcos
Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash continue under U.N.
auspices as they strive to meet their stated objective of a
comprehensive settlement by the end of this month. As in past
reporting periods, Special Cyprus Coordinator Thomas G. Weston and U.S.
Ambassador to Cyprus Donald K. Bandler provided diplomatic support to
the process. The United States remains committed to the United Nations
effort to find a just and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.
Sincerely,
GEORGE W. BUSH
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