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[halil]

Talat and Christofias met today within the framework of direct negotiations aimed at finding a solution to the Cyprus problem.
While the two leaders held a tete-a-tete meeting which lasted for nearly two hours, their special representatives continue to carry out work on details of the economy chapter.

Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Presidential Palace, Talat said that the Greek Cypriot Side had presented them a document outlining their general outlook on the economy chapter following his face-to-face meeting with the Greek Cypriot leader.
Talat said that talks will resume with the chapter on territory.
Responding to a question as to whether or not the issue of opening a crossing point in Yesilirmak(Limnidis) was discussed at today’s meeting, Talat said that the two special representatives will continue to work on the issue.
Reminding that they had taken a decision to clarify the issue, so as to remove any misunderstandings.

“It is our desire to conclude this issue as soon as possible” he said.
He also said that they had agreed not to talk on the content of the work being carried out.

Asked whether or not the issue of a US company exploring oil off the coast of South Cyprus was discussed, the President said that the Turkish Cypriot Side’s position on this issue was clear.

“We have nothing to discuss with the Greek Cypriot leader if this is the situation reached. That is why I did not open the subject” the President replied.
Meanwhile, the UN Special Advisor said that there was no significant change to be expected over UNFICYP’s mandate in Cyprus.

In a short statement to reporters after today’s meeting, the UN envoy said that the momentum in talks between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus for a settlement of the island`s political problem is not spectacular but is not worryingly slow
He added that if the momentum is maintained at a satisfactory rate, a comprehensive agreement can be reached.

Regarding any changes in the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Downer said there was no proposal at this stage for the Security Council to change the mandate of UNFICYP, and that in the event of a comprehensive settlement, the Force`s role might go through some sort of change.

[james_mav]

Talat and Christofias met today within the framework of direct negotiations aimed at finding a solution to the Cyprus problem.
While the two leaders held a tete-a-tete meeting which lasted for nearly two hours, their special representatives continue to carry out work on details of the economy chapter.

Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Presidential Palace, Talat said that the Greek Cypriot Side had presented them a document outlining their general outlook on the economy chapter following his face-to-face meeting with the Greek Cypriot leader.
Talat said that talks will resume with the chapter on territory.
Responding to a question as to whether or not the issue of opening a crossing point in Yesilirmak(Limnidis) was discussed at today’s meeting, Talat said that the two special representatives will continue to work on the issue.
Reminding that they had taken a decision to clarify the issue, so as to remove any misunderstandings.

“It is our desire to conclude this issue as soon as possible” he said.
He also said that they had agreed not to talk on the content of the work being carried out.

Asked whether or not the issue of a US company exploring oil off the coast of South Cyprus was discussed, the President said that the Turkish Cypriot Side’s position on this issue was clear.

“We have nothing to discuss with the Greek Cypriot leader if this is the situation reached. That is why I did not open the subject” the President replied.
Meanwhile, the UN Special Advisor said that there was no significant change to be expected over UNFICYP’s mandate in Cyprus.

In a short statement to reporters after today’s meeting, the UN envoy said that the momentum in talks between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus for a settlement of the island`s political problem is not spectacular but is not worryingly slow
He added that if the momentum is maintained at a satisfactory rate, a comprehensive agreement can be reached.

Regarding any changes in the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Downer said there was no proposal at this stage for the Security Council to change the mandate of UNFICYP, and that in the event of a comprehensive settlement, the Force`s role might go through some sort of change.

I wonder what they will conclude. That tcs will be economically better off under a unified Cyprus?