Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Cyprus

The Secretary-General welcomes the opening today of the crossing point at Limnitis/Yeþilýrmak in Cyprus, which he trusts will lead to increased interaction and cooperation between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. He congratulates both communities and their leadership for this important achievement.

The Secretary-General hopes that this will help strengthen the climate of trust and goodwill necessary for the UN-supported negotiations to achieve a mutually-acceptable and lasting settlement as soon as possible.