Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-06-15
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[01] LEADERS - CYPRUS TALKS
[01] LEADERS - CYPRUS TALKS
The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus continued on Monday in the
framework of direct negotiations for a Cyprus solution their discussion
on the territorial issue as well as on the opening of the crossing
point of Limnitis, which will facilitate movement to and from the
northern Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus.
As UNSG Special Representative in Cyprus, Tayee Brook Zerihoun, told
journalists after the 33rd meeting between President of the Republic of
Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali
Talat, the two leaders held a long tete a tete meeting for three
hours during which they continued discussion on the Limnitis issue and
the territorial issue.
They exchanged papers with their replies to each others initial
introductory remarks, Zerihoun said.
He also said that the two leaders will continue the discussion on these
issues next week on Friday 26th and that their representatives will
meet sometime this week.
They have agreed to meet again a week from this Friday, on the 26th.
But in the interim, the representatives -- Mr. (Ozdil) Nami and Mr.
(George) Iacovou will meet to continue discussions on Limnitis in the
UNs presence, and also to discuss the territory issue, Zerihoun told
the reporters.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied
its northern third. President Christofias and Talat have been engaged
in UN-led direct negotiations since September 2008 to reunite the
island.
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