NICOSIA NOW READY FOR DECISION ON GAS SUPPLY

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus is preparing to decide who willsupply the country's natural gas needs. Greek Cypriot Commerce Minister Nicos Rolandis said the government wasnear an agreement to import liquefied natural gas from Algeria by 2007.Rolandis visited Algeria earlier this month and agreed to expand energycooperation.