The UK Government has repeated its call to all parties involved in the upcoming Cyprus issue talks to show flexibility and compromise.
In response to a House of Lords question, Foreign Minister Lord Ahmad said that a settlement in Cyprus remains “key” to resolving wider tensions in the region.
On the British position he noted: “We are supportive of the UN Secretary General’s efforts and the proposal of the informal meeting between the parties (“5+UN”). The UK is actively engaging with the parties ahead of the 5+UN meeting to urge them to approach the meeting in the spirit of flexibility and compromise.”
Lord Ahmad added that this message was delivered by Foreign Secretary Raab to both communities’ leaders during his visit to Cyprus on 4 February, as well as in phone calls with the Turkish and the Greek Foreign Ministers.