Possible new talks to solve Cyprus crisis in the next weeks

Representatives of Greek Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus will visit Athens and Ankara in a couple of weeks, the first time in nearly 50 years. So that, psychological barriers will be crossed, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said.

Citing that negotiators of theGreek and Turkish Cypriots had a preparatory meeting on Oct. 9, leaders of Greek Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus will have a meeting on Nov. 4 to discuss the solution process regarding the island, Davutoğlu said at a press conference on Oct. 9, with his Turkish Cypriot counterpart Özdil Nami.

There is a new window of opportunity for peace,” Davutoğlu said regarding the new round of talks. Postponing the solution process has caused unnecessary tensions, the minister stated. “Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots have been serious about this process, but the same commitment has not been shown by the Greek side,” he added.

There will be other formats of interaction between parties in order to contribute to the dialogue Davutoğlu said, adding that he has offered the Greek foreign minister to visit both the north and south of the island together.