Cyprus President flies to London on private visit

Cyprus President Demetris Christofias and his spouse Elsi departed today for London, on a private visit until Sunday.

During his visit President Christofias will brief the Cypriot overseas community there about the Cyprus issue and the ongoing direct negotiations, which began between the leaders of the two communities here with a view to reunite the island, divided since the Turkish invasion of 1974.

On Friday, the Cypriot President will attend a lunch hosted by the National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom.

On Saturday evening, President Christofias will attend a dinner hosted by the Board of the Cypriot Communal Centre, celebrating its 30th anniversary since its foundation.

President Christofias will also attend a dinner by the Greek Association of the Metropolitan Police.