SG/SM/7215

SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS PROXIMITY TALKS ON CYPRUS WILL START 3 DECEMBER

Following is a statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, made on 13 November, concerning proximity talks on Cyprus:

I have spoken with Glafcos Clerides, and he has agreed to start proximity talks in New York on 3 December, in order to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement.

I have spoken with Rauf Denktash, who has also agreed to start proximity talks in New York on 3 December, in order to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement.

Now that the parties have agreed, I am looking forward to welcoming them for what I expect will be substantive talks.

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