Peace Negotiations in Cyprus
of Cyprus at a luncheon of the National Press Club. Cyprus,
separated into Greek and Turkish sectors since a Turkish invasion was
launched in 1974 to protect Turks on Cyprus from the Greek
government, has been seeking diplomatic means to end the division.
President Vassilou expressed optimism that a peaceful solution to the
hostilities between Greeks and Turks on Cyprus could be found, and
stressed the social and economic benefits of a quick solution to the
crisis. He blamed the breakdown of negotiations for peace on the
unwillingness of the Turks to attend the meetings, and criticized the
Turks for maintaining unacceptable conditions for the continuation of
peace negotiations.
President Vassilou, president of Cyprus, spoke on the reunification of Cyprus at a luncheon of the National Press Club. Cyprus, separate… read more
President Vassilou, president of Cyprus, spoke on the reunification
of Cyprus at a luncheon of the National Press Club. Cyprus,
separated into Greek and Turkish sectors since a Turkish invasion was
launched in 1974 to protect Turks on Cyprus from the Greek
government, has been seeking diplomatic means to end the division.
President Vassilou expressed optimism that a peaceful solution to the
hostilities between Greeks and Turks on Cyprus could be found, and
stressed the social and economic benefits of a quick solution to the
crisis. He blamed the breakdown of negotiations for peace on the
unwillingness of the Turks to attend the meetings, and criticized the
Turks for maintaining unacceptable conditions for the continuation of
peace negotiations. close
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