Cyprus talks resume with leaders focusing on economic matters
Nicosia, 4 March -- The Cyprus peace talks resumed today, with the leaders of the island's two main communities focusing on what the economy of a future reunited country could look like. The negotiations are being held under United Nations auspices.
Following today’s meeting, Alexander Downer, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, said Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat "have been working well through" the issues currently on the agenda of the talks. He announced that the next meeting of the leaders will take place on 16 March.
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Secretary-General's Report to the Security Council
The present report covers developments related to the Secretary-General's good offices mission in Cyprus during the period from 10 May 2009 to 25 November 2009. The Secretary-General commends the leaders for the progress achieved to date in the talks.
SG report S/2009/610 - Nov 09
