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“To use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of fighting and, as necessary, to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions.”
Cyprus leaders hold first of two "intensified" meetings
Nicosia, 8 September 2010 -- The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, Demetris Christofias and Dervis Eroglu, today held their first of two “intensified" talks at the UN Protected Area where they continued discussions on the property issue as part of the UN-facilitated process aimed at reunifying the island.
Today’s discussions, which took place at the newly refurbished UNFICYP Chief of Mission’s residence, follows the exchange of papers by both sides earlier in the week containing a list of their proposals on the property question and how to resolve this issue.
Speaking at the end of today’s meeting, Alexander Downer, the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, noting the importance of full-day meetings and recalling the “good work” achieved by the leaders the last time they met under such circumstances, told the media that “it’s very helpful every so often to have this intensification at the talks”. Responding to a journalist's question, he added: “These are two important days”.
The two leaders are set to meet again for another full-day meeting on Friday, 10 September.
Latest News Releases
- Remarks by Special Adviser of the Secretary-General Alexander Downer following the Meeting of Cyprus leaders (8 September 2010)
- Remarks by Special Adviser of the Secretary-General Alexander Downer following the Meeting of Cyprus leaders (3 September 2010)
- Remarks by Special Adviser of the Secretary-General Alexander Downer following the Meeting of Cyprus leaders (31 August 2010)
- Remarks by Special Adviser of the Secretary-General Alexander Downer following the Meeting of Cyprus leaders (10 August 2010)
- Remarks by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Lisa Buttenheim, following the Meeting of Cyprus leaders, 4 August 2010 (4 August 2010)
Secretary-General's Report to Security Council
The present report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus covers developments from 21 November 2009 to 20 May 2010 and brings up to date the record of activities carried out by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) pursuant to Security Council resolution 186 (1964) and subsequent Council resolutions, most recently resolution 1898 (2009).
SG report S/2010/264 - May 2010 (New)
Previous reports:
SG report S/2009/609 - Nov 09
SG report S/2009/248 - May 09
SG report S/2008/744 - Dec 08
SG report S/2008/353 - May 08
UN Peacekeepers Day Photo Exhibit opened at Ledra Street crossing
To mark this year’s International United Nations Peacekeepers Day, observed on 29 May, UNFICYP has organized a photo exhibit in the heart of Nicosia’s Buffer Zone celebrating the dedication and courage of the men and women who play an indispensable role in the cause of peace around the world.
The photographs, which will be on display at the Ledra Street crossing for one month, document the work of UNFICYP since its inception in 1964 and pay tribute to UN peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Haiti and those who continue their tireless work alongside the Haitian people.
Visit official UN Peacekeepers Day 2010 website
Background Note - UN Peacekeepers Day 2010 (in English, Greek and Turkish)
