Cypriot presidents ready to resume peace talksNovember 24, 2016 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders have said they are open to resume peace talks after they stalled again this week. The two sides are deadlocked over the issue of territory and security, Deutsche Welle reports. Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday, November 23 he was willing to resume UN-sponsored peace talks with Turkish Cypriots after the latest round of talks to reunite the island stalled earlier this week. Anastasiades and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart Mustafa Akinci met for two days in Switzerland this week, but talks collapsed on Tuesday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on the internal borders of a future bi-communal federal state. "I want to assure that I am determined and ready to take the necessary steps to continue the dialogue," Anastasiades said in a televised address on Wednesday, adding he was in contact with EU leaders to ensure the door remains open to further talks. "I am ready to continue the dialogue where it broke off," he said. Akinci, meanwhile, said he spoke with US Vice President Joe Biden, who has led Washington's diplomacy on the Cyprus conflict, and confirmed his continued desire to reach a solution to the conflict despite the latest deadlock. Turkish Cypriot media also reported Akinci delivered a similar message to the UN. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |