President Akıncı received Duncan and Doherty
9 September, 2016Reaching a settlement in early 2017 is “ambitious but feasible,” according to the UN Special Adviser on Cyprus
19 September, 2016
President Mustafa Akıncı stated that the principle aim ofthe tripartite summit,which is to be held on 26 September 2016 in New York, is to pave theway for afive partyconference.
“Our aim is to hold a five partyconference and this should not be postponed to a later date. We would prefer the conference to be held in October.”
President Akıncı also underlined that whilethe negotiations have been continuing for 48 years, the deadlock should not continue for even 8 more months. All parties should make the necessary contributions to reach a settlement on the island, Akıncınoted, and the Turkish Cypriot people are sincere in their efforts for a lasting solution.