The UBP delegation headed by National Unity Party leader and Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu consisted of UBP Secretary General Irsen Kucuk, Minister of Finance Ersin Tatar, Minister of Economy and Energy Sunat Atun and party representative Osman Ertug.
A joint statement prepared by the parties was read out at the end of the meeting which lasted for nearly two hours.
The two party leaders then held a joint press conference where they answered journalist’s questions.
The statement said that the two leaders and their delegations had the opportunity to continue their dialogue and to exchange views in the same cordial atmosphere that was established on their first meeting.
Both Eroglu and Anastasiadis underlined the importance of a mutually acceptable solution to the Cyprus Problem but also acknowledged that there are areas where further discussion between them is needed in order to reach convergence.
Speaking after the meeting, Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu told reporters that he had held a very sincere meeting with DISY leader Nicos Anastasiadis during which they found the opportunity to reinforce the friendship they created at their first meeting.
The UBP also said that both he and Mr. Anastasias shared a common desire to reach a lasting and sustainable solution in Cyprus.
“It’s only natural for differences of opinion and views to exist between the two parties concerning the 40 year old Cyprus Problem” he said.
The UBP leader and Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu also said he did not believe that the Cyprus Problem, which couldn’t be solved through years of negotiations, could be solved in just two meetings.
“Nevertheless, taking into account our past experiences, we focused on the need to reach a sustainable solution to the Cyprus Problem” Eroglu added.
Explaining that they will continue to host such meetings in the near future, the Prime Minister said that both parties will continue to work towards reaching an agreement.
For his part, the DISY leader Nicos Anastasiadis said that they desired a lasting, bi-zonal, bi-communal federal solution to the Cyprus Problem based on established UN parameters.
