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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-07-08
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[01] LEADERS MEETING
[01] LEADERS MEETING
The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, Cyprus President Demetris
Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, will continue
Friday morning their discussion on the property issue in the framework
of the UN-led direct negotiations aiming at a political settlement of
the Cyprus issue.
The leaders last meeting was held June 23rd and according to UN
Secretary Generals Special Advisor for Cyprus, Alexander Downer, they
held a a frank and friendly discussion and discussed the property issue
to some substance.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and
occupied 37% of its territory.
Peace talks began in September 2008 between President Christofias and
former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, who was replaced by
Eroglu in April this year.
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