Last session of Cyprus talks on Tuesday before summer break

President of the Republic Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu will hold their last meeting before the summer break on Tuesday, in the framework of the direct negotiations for a solution to the Cyprus issue.

The meeting will start at 1000 local time in the UN Protected Area of Nicosia and the leaders are expected to resume discussion on the property issue.

The UN Secretary General’s Special Advisor on Cyprus Alexander Downer will be present at Tuesday's meeting.

Peace talks began in September 2008 between President Christofias and former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. Talks continue now with Eroglu, who succeeded Talat in April this year.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied its northern third.