United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon believes that a mutually beneficial solution for Cyprus can be attained, if their communities and governmental chiefs are willing, and if the nation receives consistent support from the global arena.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has asked United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to assist in Turkey's illegal acts, concerning the Republic of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone.

Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos offered the statement below, after his meeting with UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide.