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Cypriot President Anastasiades to address UN General Assembly today

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades will address on Tuesday the UN General Assembly.

According to his entourage, in his speech, President Anastasiades is expected to stress his committment for a solution of the Cyprus problem and draw three red lines, which are related to the guarantees issue, the presence of foreign troops and the four fundamental freedoms.

Tomorrow, the Cypriot President will hold a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, US Vice President Joe Biden and
Chairman of Noble Energy Ltd, David Stover.

Following his speech at the UN General Assembry, President Anastasiades will make statements to the press and later on depart for Cyprus.

Tonight, the President and his spouse, Andri Anastasiades, will attend the reception given by the US President, Barack Obama and his spouse to the heads of state and government.

Earlier today, he attended the luncheon given by the UN SG to the heads of the delegations participating in the UN General Assembly.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. UN-led talks, aiming to reunite the island under a federal roof, resumed on May 15, this year.