President Mehmet Ali Talat has emphasized the Turkish Cypriot Side’s desire for the United Nations to take on a new initiative on the Cyprus issue.
The President evaluated statements made by Turkish President Abdullah Gul following yesterday’s meeting with the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in New York.
Speaking during a visit paid to him today, President Talat reminded that the latest report presented by the UN Secretary-General implied that new developments and dynamism were expected on the Cyprus issue in the New Year.
Pointing out that the Turkish Cypriot Side’s adopted stance on the Cyprus Problem was clear; the President said that the Turkish Cypriot’s efforts towards achieving an immediate solution to the Cyprus problem will continue in the future.
President Talat also said that Mr. Gul’s meeting with the UN Secretary General had been useful in conveying the Turkish Side’s position and views concerning a political settlement.