US looks forward to successful resumption of Cyprus peace talks
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US Vice President Joe Biden, in a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades on Friday, underscored the unwavering U.S. support for a just and lasting settlement to achieve the re-unification of Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation.
He said Washington looks forward to successful resumption of the U.N.-led talks in the coming days, and encouraged creative thinking on ways to improve prospects for success.
The office of the Vice President, in a readout of Vice President Biden`s call with President Anastasiades, said that “in a call today with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Vice President Biden expressed appreciation for the Republic of Cyprus as a key partner in a vital region”.
It added “the Vice President reiterated our commitment to deepening cooperation with Cyprus to advance our mutual interests. He committed to exploring new opportunities to promote Cyprus’ economic recovery and growth and to bring peace, stability, and prosperity to the island and the region”.
Finally, “Vice President Biden underscored unwavering U.S. support for a just and lasting settlement to achieve the re-unification of Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation, looked forward to successful resumption of the U.N.-led talks in the coming days, and encouraged creative thinking on ways to improve prospects for success”.
The call from the US Vice President came as the island’s two community leaders are set to resume talks early next week, after both agreed on the text of a joint declaration.
President Anastasiades said earlier today the joint declaration is only the beginning of an arduous and painstaking process to reach a political settlement that would reunite Cyprus, which has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied its northern third.
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