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26 September, 2016Akıncı: “Ban Ki-moon is ready to contribute to Cyprus talks”
26 September, 2016UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the leaders for their remarkable efforts and for the progress achieved to reach a comprehensive settlement. He stated that he is ready to provide any support necessary, including at an international level.
He said, “The forthcoming process is very crucial for Cyprus. Time is of the essence. The United Nations and I will do our utmost effort to reach a successful outcome.”
Following the one and a half hour meeting at the UN Headquarters, Ban Ki-Moon gave a press statement with the leaders.
He said he had a productive meeting with the two leaders and they had discussed the current situation in the ongoing negotiations.
He commended both leaders “for their remarkable efforts to date, and for the progress achieved” and welcomed their joint commitment to intensify efforts even further, in line with their stated desire to achieve a comprehensive settlement in 2016.
“They informed me that they intend to further intensify their negotiations upon their return to Cyprus. I urged them to make the most of this opportunity, in order to resolve their outstanding issues, without delay, in earnest.”
“I encouraged both leaders to continue to engage in the process with determination, courage and creativity.”