Cyprus leaders say peace deal possible in 2016

AFP, DAVOS, Switzerland: Rival Cypriot leaders said on Thursday that a deal was possible this year to end decades of conflict over the divided island and called on the international community to fund peace efforts.
“I believe 2016 could be the year that we end the unacceptable status quo,” Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades told an audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci told delegates that the pair would “continue our hard work to put an end to the... problem and pave the way for new economic opportunities.”

 

Cyprus leaders say peace deal possible in 2016

AFP, DAVOS, Switzerland: Rival Cypriot leaders said on Thursday that a deal was possible this year to end decades of conflict over the divided island and called on the international community to fund peace efforts. I believe 2016 could be the year that we end the unacceptable status quo, Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades told an audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci told delegates that the pair would continue our hard work to put an end to the... problem and pave the way for new economic opportunities.