The United Nations Security Council was briefed by Special Representative of the Secretary General in Cyprus Lisa Buttenheim through a teleconference today, according to reports.

Last night, discussions started regarding the British draft resolution on the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, at Manhattan’s United Nations headquarters, according to reports.

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.