A lot of Brits might still be lucky enough to be holidaying on Cyprus at the moment, and if so they'll be inadvertent witnesses to a historic moment today when the leaders of the two Cypriot communities launch direct negotiations aimed at finding a Cyprus settlement. The progress that has been made this year has been incredibly encouraging. The two leaders have demonstrated their commitment and willingness to work together towards a settlement to reunify Cyprus. What the two leaders are embarking on presents perhaps the best opportunity to solve the Cyprus problem.
I welcome the launch of these talks and encourage the two leaders to seize the opportunity to put an end to this damaging division that cuts right through the heart of Cypriot society. The phrase "once in a generation" is overused in politics but that really is what this is. We'll continue to support their efforts in the coming months, and I look forward to having the opportunity to visit the island soon.
Posted at 17:11 03 September 2008 by Jim Murphy | Comments[1]
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Posted by Justin on September 04, 2008 at 01:08 AM BST #