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Territorial disputes on the table as Cyprus talks kick off in Switzerland

Xinhua, November 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

UN-mediated Cyprus talks focusing on territorial disputes opened on Monday in a bid to pave the way towards reunification of the divided island by the end of 2016.

The island has been partitioned in two since 1974 after a Greek coup spurred Turkey to send forces to the northern part of the Mediterranean island.

Both Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci are set to discuss long-standing territorial issues as well as other outstanding matters in the presence of UN Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide.

This is the first time both leaders conduct direct talks relating to territorial matters. These are seen as crucial if any future agreement on the reunification of the island is to be reached.

Discussions are scheduled to last until Nov. 11. Endit