BERLIN - President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus met the United Nations secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday.
After the meeting, Talat told reporters that UN Secretary General Ban seemed glad about the recent situation in the Cyprus issue.
"We had 3-4 meetings with Mr. Christofias (Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias). We will meet again on July 25th. I hope that we will launch comprehensive negotiations," Talat said.
"Turkish Cypriot party has been working for resolution of the Cyprus issue for a long time. We will keep exerting great efforts on this matter," he said.
Replying to a question on UN Secretary General`s expectations, Talat said, "his expectation is clear. He expects the comprehensive talks to start as soon as possible. He appointed a special advisor to Cyprus."
Talat said TRNC expected the EU to extend technical assistance to Turkish Cypriots and encourage the Greek Cypriot administration in regard to a solution to the Cyprus issue.
Later TRNC President Talat departed from Germany.
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