Readout of
the Secretary-General’s meeting with Espen Barth Eide, Special Adviser of the
Secretary-General on Cyprus
The
Secretary-General met today with his Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth
Eide. Mr. Eide briefed him on the latest developments in Cyprus and the
immediate region.
The
Secretary-General expressed concern over the tensions that have arisen in
relation to hydrocarbons and over the suspension of negotiations. He stressed
the need for all concerned parties to de-escalate the situation, so as to avoid
any further instability in an already volatile region.
The
Secretary-General underscored the need for the parties in Cyprus to return to
the negotiating table without delay. He further called on countries of the
region to help create a conducive environment for productive talks. He noted
that, as both leaders have stated, the two communities can ill afford to
perpetuate the status quo, in particular in light of the deteriorating regional
context.
In view
of the Special Adviser’s upcoming visits to Cyprus, as well as to Turkey and
Greece, the Secretary-General expressed his hope that all concerned will work
constructively with Mr. Eide to swiftly overcome the current difficulties.
Finally, the Secretary-General recalled the commitment made by
the two leaders in September to accelerate the negotiating process.
New
York, 23 October 2014
