The Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis' interview on WUSA9
The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is home to one of the biggest new energy booms, with Israel, Lebanon, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus vying to control enormous supplies of natural gas. Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, foreign minister of Cyprus, discusses this.

You may view the actual interview by clicking on the following link:

http://www.wusa9.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1622082670001

Visit the Embassy of Cyprus during EU Open House Day - May 12, 2012
On May 12, 2012, the European Union (EU) Delegation and the Embassies of the 27 EU Member States to the United States and future EU member Croatia will open their doors in what has become an important annual event for Washington DC. Visitors will be able to see the Embassies and take a rare glimpse inside the buildings; a unique opportunity to experience the diversity and richness of Europe.

This is the sixth year running that the 27 European Union member countries and the EU Delegation have worked together to present this fantastic event, which draws thousands of visitors. The EU Embassies’ Open House demonstrates the EU’s motto of ‘unity through diversity’ by showcasing the range and richness of European culture and society.
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Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis to Washington, D.C
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, arrived yesterday to Washington, DC in order to attend the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum 2012, World Leaders Plenary, which takes place between May 3 and 4.

The Foreign Minister addressed the Forum as one of the main speakers, which included the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Mr John Baird, and of Germany, Mr Guido Westerwelle, as well as the White House Chief of Staff, Mr Jacob Lew. In her speech, Dr. Markoullis attached special significance to the prospects of strategic cooperation with Israel for the creation of the necessary insfrastructure for the exploitation of hydrocarbons in ways that would be beneficial to peace, progress and prosperity for the entire region. This latest discovery, she emphasized, creates a new role for the country of Cyprus in the region and will work as a catalyst for the reunification of the island. A text of the address delivered by the Foreign Minister can be found here: http://www.cyprusembassy.net/home/index.php?module=article&id=4789
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Address delivered by Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis at the AJC Global Forum 2012 - Washignton, DC
I want to thank AJC for inviting me to join you here in Washington, a city where I served as Ambassador for five years and from which I have very fond memories.
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Volunteer at the 2012 European Union Embassies' Open House, Saturday, May 12, 2012
Interested in the European Union? Get to know us firsthand by volunteering at the 6th Annual EU Embassies' Open House on May 12.

We are looking for volunteers to help us welcome guests to the following Embassies:
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