Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-03-21

Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article

From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

CONTENTS

[01] CHRISTOFIAS - TALAT - MEETING

[02] BRITAIN - STATEMENT

[03] USA - STATEMENT

[01] CHRISTOFIAS - TALAT - MEETING

Replying to questions, President Christofias said ``the statement read by Mr. Moller is very clear,`` adding that ``the coffee was Cypriot coffee.`` ``So, I look forward that the committees and the working groups will start their work immediately after the meeting of our advisers and we shall have in these three months time results which are going to help both of us to resume the full-fledged dialogue under the auspices of the Secretary General,`` he added.

Replying to questions, Talat said the wording of the statement is ``very clear`` and added that ``we are establishing the working groups and technical committees and we set a date to start the negotiations, so this is a new era we are starting for the solution of the Cyprus problem.`` ``Our target is to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem as soon as possible,`` he added. To other questions, Talat said that ``in three months we will meet according to our agendas, if it is needed.``

[02] BRITAIN - STATEMENT

This is an important first step towards negotiations, which we hope, will lead to the reunification of the island, British High Commissioner said and added: it is a clear demonstration that the two leaders have the political will to tackle the issues and work for a solution. According to the statement, The opening of Ledra street is also an important measure, which will contribute to building trust between the two communities.

Finally, the British High Commissioner underlined that the UK stands ready to support this process working with the United Nations and together with the P5 (five permanent members of the UN Security Council).`` A crossing point to and from the islands northern Turkish occupied areas is set to open at Ledra street, one of the capitals main commercial streets, to facilitate movement of people.

[03] USA - STATEMENT

We welcome the positive outcome of todays meeting between President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, and wish them great success in their efforts to reach a comprehensive Cyprus settlement under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the statement says. The US embassy considers the agreement of the leaders to start working group and technical committee negotiations for a three-month period and the willingness of the leaders to meet as and when needed prior to the commencement of formal negotiations as promising developments.

According to the statement, the US embassy also welcomes the imminent opening of Ledra street, which it considers as an important step to revitalise relations and bring the two communities closer together. Furthermore, the US embassy reiterates that as always, we are ready to lend our full support for these efforts. A crossing point to and from the islands northern Turkish occupied areas is set to open at Ledra street, one of the capitals main commercial streets, in the heart of the city, following todays announcement by the two leaders.

Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article