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16 June, 2016President Mustafa Akıncı received Elizabeth Spehar who has been appointed as the new UN Secretary-General`s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).
Turkish Cypriot Negotiator Özdil Nami and Presidential Spokesperson Barış Burcu were also present at the meeting which was held at the President’s office.
In her statement following the meeting with President Akıncı, Elizabeth Spehar said that she had a very fruitful meeting with President Akıncı and added that Akıncı updated her regarding the Cyprus negotiation process.
Spehar said: “I am honoured to be on the island again and to undertake a role in supporting the two leaders”.
Spehar also met with the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Anastasiades yesterday.
In her statement following the meeting with Anastasiades, Elizabeth Spehar pointed out that both leaders seemed dedicated to reaching a settlement and she was optimistic about the negotiation process in Cyprus.
Spehar also served as the Head of the UN Mission (UNFICYP) for two months in 2008.