President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades received on Tuesday UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca, whom he expressed once more the readiness of the Greek Cypriot side to continue the efforts aimed at resuming the process of a solution of the Cyprus issue.
According to a written statement by the Government Spokesman, during the constructive and productive discussion, the President of the Republic reiterated the readiness of the Greek Cypriot side to continue the efforts aimed at resuming the process of a solution of the Cyprus issue on the basis of a bizonal bicommunal federation, as outlined in the UN parameters and the UNSC resolutions.
The President also reiterated his proposal for the adoption of bold Confidence Building Measures which will contribute to the goal of restarting the negotiation process and will also bring mutual benefits to the two communities.
The Spokesman adds that during the meeting they discussed the pending appointment of a UN Secretary-General’s envoy that will contribute to a positive climate between the parties and lead to a new round of negotiations within a certain timeframe, while creating the conditions for the termination of any illegal actions both in the sea area and on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus and in particular in the enclosed area of Famagusta.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results.
Source: Cyprus News Agency