Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-09-10

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

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[01] LEADERS SECOND ALL-DAY MEETING

[01] LEADERS SECOND ALL-DAY MEETING

The two leaders had their first all-day meeting on Wednesday during which they began the discussion on property issue.

In statements after the first meeting, Alexander Downer, UN SGs Special Advisor in Cyprus, said the two leaders discussed ``to some great length`` the proposals they had submitted on the chapter of property, adding that they will continue the discussion on Friday.

President Christofias, speaking after the meeting on Wednesday, said that the discussion is being held on the basis of the proposals submitted by the two sides on the property issue. It is not an easy discussion, it is a very difficult issue, a very complex issue, the President pointed out, adding that they will continue discussion during the next intensive meeting of the two leaders on Friday.

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.

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