17/5/15

Written statement by the Government Spokesman on a telephone communication of the President of the Republic and the UNSG

Written statement by the Government Spokesman on
a telephone communication of the President of the Republic and the UNSG

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, had in late afternoon yesterday, a telephone communication with the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), Mr Ban ki-Moon, during which he briefed the Secretary-General on Friday’s, 15 May, official resumption of the talks on the Cyprus problem of, as well as about the discussion between the two leaders.
The President of the Republic reiterated his wish that through a sincere and substantive dialogue, with the participation of all parties involved, those prospects that will allow us to be optimistic about the termination of the occupation and the reunification of our homeland will be created.
On his part, the UN Secretary-General expressed his optimism about the resumption of the talks, pointing out the readiness of the UN to contribute to the new effort within the good offices framework.