Greek and Turkish Cypriot parties reiterate support for Cyprus peace process

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties have reiterated their support for the efforts of the leaders of the two communities to reach an agreed solution to the Cyprus problem.

The leaders and representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties had their regular meeting, under the auspices of the Slovak embassy to Cyprus.

A joint communique issued after the meeting noted that ''they expressed opinions on the issue ‘The right of Cyprus to its sea, the Law of the Sea and their relevance to Cyprus’ as proposed by the hosting party, the New Cyprus party.''

''The participants reiterated their support to the two leaders of the two communities in the efforts to find an agreed solution to the Cyprus problem as soon as possible'' the communique, read out by the Slovak Ambassador Anna Turenikova, added.

The next meeting will be held on 21st of October.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Cyprus President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat began UN-led talks for a solution to the Cyprus problem on September 2008.