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Wed 11 Nov 2002Cyprus reunification plan gets a guarded welcomeCYPRUS: The Greek side adopted a positive view of the UN proposal for the reunification of Cyprus, but the Turkish side was more cautious, rejecting deadlines set for its acceptance and implementation.The Cypriot President, Mr Glafkos Clerides, and the Greek Prime Minister, Mr Costas Simitis, said the plan should be taken in its entirety as a "package". While acknowledging that there would be difficulties over certain provisions, Mr Clerides said: "I cannot consider sacrificing the forest for the sake of a tree."