Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-06-29
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[01] UNSG T/C LEADER CYPRUS ISSUE
[01] UNSG T/C LEADER CYPRUS ISSUE
Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has encouraged
Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu to grasp the current political
window of opportunity to reach a settlement.
The UN Secretary General held a meeting on Monday in New York, with the
Turkish Cypriot leader, during which they discussed the Cyprus
problem.
Speaking after the meeting, a UN Spokesman has said that Ban expressed
hope that the two leaders would make serious advances in the coming
months, understanding that this would require compromises on both
sides.
Mr. Eroglu expressed his commitment to finding a settlement, noting
that he believed that it could be achieved by late 2010 with goodwill,
a spirit of give and take, and reciprocal political will and
compromise, he concluded.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and
occupied 37% of its territory. Peace talks are currently underway
between President Demetris Christofias and the leader of the Turkish
Cypriot community Dervis Eroglu, under UN auspices.
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