Cyprus Talks Breakthrough

World | February 16, 2004, Monday // 00:00
Cyprus Talks Breakthrough Greek and Turkish Cypriot counterparts hit a breakthrough in talks over the divided island, agreing on UN's role as arbitrary decision-maker on disputes they cannot settle before EU entry on May 1.Photo by Turkishpress.

The new negotiation process in Cyprus will start on February 19 in Lefkosia International Airport controlled by the UN. The breakthrough came when Greek Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart, Rauf Denktas, agreed that UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan can rule on any disputes they cannot settle before a final deal goes to separate referendums in April. For the first time, the two sides in Cyprus, divided since 1974, have agreed to a procedure that cannot collapse or grind to a halt.

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