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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-09-10
CONTENTS
[01] LEADERS SECOND ALL-DAY MEETING
[01] LEADERS SECOND ALL-DAY MEETING
The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, President Demetris
Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, will hold today
the second all-day meeting, during which they will continue the
discussion on the property issue in the framework of the UN-led direct
talks for a settlement.
The two leaders had their first all-day meeting on Wednesday during
which they began the discussion on property issue.
In statements after the first meeting, Alexander Downer, UN SGs Special
Advisor in Cyprus, said the two leaders discussed ``to some great
length`` the proposals they had submitted on the chapter of property,
adding that they will continue the discussion on Friday.
President Christofias, speaking after the meeting on Wednesday, said
that the discussion is being held on the basis of the proposals
submitted by the two sides on the property issue. It is not an easy
discussion, it is a very difficult issue, a very complex issue, the
President pointed out, adding that they will continue discussion during
the next intensive meeting of the two leaders on Friday.
Peace talks began in September 2008 between President Christofias and
former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. Talks continue now with
Eroglu, who succeeded Talat in April this year.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and
occupied its northern third.
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