I warmly welcome both delegations back to the negotiating table. The parties made strong progress before the talks were suspended in late March. I am very encouraged by the convergences that were reached. [Read more…]

Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen of the media.

I am pleased to be joined by His Excellency Mr. Christofias and His Excellency Mr. Talat.

I want to pay tribute to them both for their strong commitment and resolve. [Read more…]

Your Excellency and Madame Talat, Honourable political party leaders, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure honour and pleasure for me and my delegation to be here.

It is an honour for me to be here in Cyprus for the first time. I attach great importance to your efforts to resolve this longstanding dispute. [Read more…]

Ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be in Cyprus for the first time.

I am here to show my personal support to the Cypriot-led talks to reunify the country. My visit is a reflection of the importance I attach to the current efforts of their Excellencies, Mssrs. Christofias and Talat to reach a settlement. [Read more…]

Your Excellency, President Christofias, Madame, Honourable Members of Parliament, Honourable leaders of the political parties, Mr. Foreign Minister, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great honour and pleasure for me to be here in Cyprus for the first time. And thank you very much for your very kind welcome. [Read more…]

Ime poll harumenos pu vriskome simera sto elliniko kinovulio (I’m very happy to be here today in the Hellenic Parliament).

Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting the new Acropolis Museum. It is a beautiful blend of ancient and modern. That is Athens everywhere I look. That is Greece. [Read more…]