UN chief urges Cyprus leaders to seize peace deal chance
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The United Nations chief on Monday urged the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus to seize the opportunity for a reunification deal that he said is within their grasp.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the two leaders are at a “critical juncture” in talks now taking place in Mont Pelerin, Switzerland, and encouraged them to make the most of the moment.
Ban on Monday offered his full support to Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci and called on Greece, Britain and Turkey which the Cypriot constitution designates as the island’s guarantors to give their backing.