UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenca, who is in Cyprus for contacts, will be received on Thursday morning by President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades. During his visit to the island, he will also meet with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar.
Jenca met on Wednesday with the ?egotiator of the Greek Cypriot side Menelaos Menelaou. They reviewed the situation in Cyprus, in the context of trying to keep alive the prospect of the resumption of Cyprus reunification talks.
Competent sources told CNA, that at the meeting there was a “general review” of the situation in the context of the efforts to create the appropriate climate and to continue the preparation for the resumption of talks as soon as the conditions allow it.
Jenca’s visit is part of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ commitment to remain involved in the Cyprus issue and provide the support needed to revitalise the prospects for a settlement.
According to CNA sources, there are no expectations for a very significant development in the direction of breaking the stagnation, but the involvement of the UN also contributes to the creation of the appropriate conditions and to avoid a deterioration that will complicate the whole effort and create additional problems.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and occupied the island`s northern third. Numerous rounds of talks under UN aegis to reunite the island under a federal roof failed to yield results.
Source: Cyprus News Agency