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Representatives of the Council of Europe stated that President Yeltsin's letter would not in any manner influence their report to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council. Mr.Fogel said that Latvia's legislation allows it to join the Council of Europe. He also noted that language requirements should not be too high. Mr.Jespersen stressed that differences between the rights of citizens and non-citizens should not be to large and expressed hope that the remaining problems would be resolved after the adoption of the alien law. The joining of the Council of Europe by Latvia will not be connected with the adoption of that law. The Council of Europe will control the implementation of the Citizenship Law while Latvia will have to join the European Convention on Human Rights within one year after becoming a Council member.

Representatives of the Council of Europe stated that President Yeltsin's letter would not in any manner influence their report to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council. Mr.Fogel said that Latvia's legislation allows it to join the Council of Europe. He also noted that language requirements should not be too high. Mr.Jespersen stressed that differences between the rights of citizens and non-citizens should not be to large and expressed hope that the remaining problems would be resolved after the adoption of the alien law. The joining of the Council of Europe by Latvia will not be connected with the adoption of that law. The Council of Europe will control the implementation of the Citizenship Law while Latvia will have to join the European Convention on Human Rights within one year after becoming a Council member. Diena, SM Segodnya

The staff of the North-Western Group applied for temporary residence permits for officers who were not provided with apartments in Russia. According to Deputy-Head of the Bureau for the Control of the Troop Withdrawal Mr.Pavilonis TRP-s will be issued to those officers after August 31. The withdrawal has been delayed in several cases due to technical reasons. 

The staff of the North-Western Group applied for temporary residence permits for officers who were not provided with apartments in Russia. According to Deputy-Head of the Bureau for the Control of the Troop Withdrawal Mr.Pavilonis TRP-s will be issued to those officers after August 31. The withdrawal has been delayed in several cases due to technical reasons.Diena

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mr.Prihodko confirmed that Russia would act in adherence with agreements with Latvia and Estonia signed by President Yeltsin. He refused to comment on the situation that may arise in case one of the parties refuses to ratify the agreements.

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mr.Prihodko confirmed that Russia would act in adherence with agreements with Latvia and Estonia signed by President Yeltsin. He refused to comment on the situation that may arise in case one of the parties refuses to ratify the agreements. Neatkariga Cina