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Cyprus, Russia initiate cooperation protocol

Xinhua, February 14, 2015 Adjust font size:

Cyprus and Russia initialed a new cooperation protocol on Friday, Cypriot national television reported.

The protocol, along with other agreements, will be signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades when the latter visits Moscow on Feb. 25.

Cypriot Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the protocol was a reaffirmation of the close relations between the two countries.

Russian Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Nicolai Podguzov, said the protocol laid the foundation for expanded cooperation in the sectors of trade, energy, tourism, education, science, agriculture and livestock breeding.

Cooperation agreements in the commercial shipping and telecommunications industries will also be signed upon Anastasiades' Moscow visit. Endit