Cypriot Leaders Agree On Discussion Finalization ASAP
Today, Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, agreed to finalize their current UN-sanctioned negotiations for a collaborative Cyprus solution, as early as possible.
The two premiers held a meeting this morning at Nicosia airport, for approximately three and a half hours. After the meeting's end, the UN SG's Special Representative in Cyprus Lisa Buttenheim offered a statement, that stated that the two leaders had friendly and positive interactions. They agreed to present, and keep presenting major proposals, in order to finish this phase of peace talks shortly.
The two heads of the island also reviewed technical committee enhancements, confidence building efforts, and other major concerns. They scheduled two meeting per month together; their next meetings are being held on June 23rd and July 7th.
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