|
|
|
Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-06-22
CONTENTS
[01] BUTTENHEIM GENEVA MEETING
[01] BUTTENHEIM GENEVA MEETING
The UN Secretary-General expects the leaders to take advantage of the
meeting in Geneva on July 7th, 2011, and the period leading up to it,
to work jointly and concretely toward reaching the objective of solving
Cyprus issue, Lisa Buttenheim, Special Representative of the SG has
said.
Addressing the UNFICYP Summer Medal Parade Wednesday, Buttenheim said
that in just over two weeks, the two Leaders will meet once again with
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Geneva; the third meeting between the
three in less than eight months. The Secretary-General has stressed
with both leaders the need to accelerate their progress in order to
achieve a mutually acceptable and lasting settlement on Cyprus as soon
as possible. He expects the leaders to take advantage of this meeting,
and the period leading up to it, to work jointly and concretely toward
reaching that objective, she pointed out.
Buttenheim stressed that a comprehensive settlement will help unleash
the enormous potential and capacity of this beautiful island and make
it a stronger and more prosperous home for all its citizens. There is
indeed good reason to strive for the larger good, to look beyond the
past, to the common and promising future that awaits all Cypriots,
Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots alike, she noted.
UN official noted that as the two sides in Cyprus continue on their
journey to a lasting settlement, they can count on the continued
support and assistance of the United Nations. Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon has consistently underlined that the United Nations is here to
assist and facilitate this Cypriot-owned process, she said.
|
