Wednesday sparks new round of intensive talks, potential for 'serious discussions'

2010-09-07 16:29:04

The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, begin on Wednesday intensive meetings, during which they will discuss the property issue in the framework of the UN-led direct talks for a Cyprus settlement.

According to Alexander Downer, UN SGs Special Advisor in Cyprus, the all-day meetings will be held on the 8 and 10 September. President Christofias said on Friday after his last meeting with Eroglu that he hopes for ``serious discussions`` on the property chapter during the two-day talks.

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