Boutros Ghali praises Christofias’ “political will” in Cyprus talks

Former United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros Ghali said that he was “very much impressed” by the political will of President Demetris Christofias to promote the peace process and to find a solution to the Cyprus problem.
In his statements to the press after being received at the Presidential Palace, Boutros Ghali said Christofias has the political will and patience, pointing out that “we know that it will not be an easy operation, it will take time but we must always give time to time, and I am sure that sooner or later we will find the solution.”
He added, “if you look at the different parts of the world it takes time to solve disputes. There is no problem that cannot be solved. With the political will all problems can be solved and all the difficulties can be overcome.”
He also noted that it was in the interest of the region and the unity in the Mediterranean that peace prevailed, adding that the solution of the problem of Cyprus is important not only for the people of Cyprus but for all the states in the region.
The former UN Secretary General also said that Cyprus can play a role in the region as mediator and reconciliator, and pointed out that Cyprus was one of the co-founders of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Replying to a question he said that one of the secrets to solve international problems is perseverance.
Asked whether he considers this negotiation process to be the last chance in finding a solution to the Cyprus problem, Boutros Ghali said “there is never a last chance, there will always be a new chance. You have to continue and continue until you are able to find a solution.”
The former UN Secretary General was in Cyprus to inaugurate the Neocleous Building in Limassol last Friday night, the new home of the offices of Andreas Neocleous & Co.
The company’s new head office has been built to the latest specifications in the construction industry technology and incorporates energy saving with comfort, greenery and an easy workspace.
The building, located on Arch. Makarios III Ave., has been based on the classic design that includes conference areas, a library, an amphitheatre, events hall and during the inauguration it also hosted an exhibition of legal publications authored by the firm’s member lawyers.