UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's latest report on the mission of good offices in Cyprus was submitted on Friday.
The document covers developments from 25 November 2009 to 30 April 2010 and explains the current situation of negotiations. The report praises considerable progress in the past six months.
In the release, Ban says that contacts with Christofias and Erodlu continue and notes that both leaders are encouraged to resume talks for a settlement as soon as possible.
Ban reminds that visited Cyprus for the first time in late January in his capacity as the Secretary General and highlights that his visit intended to give personal support for reunification negotiations.
The UN Chief further says that Greek Cypriot leader Christofias and newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Erodlu wrote a letter to him after the elections to affirm commitment to continue negotiations.
"Mr. Talat made an important contribution to advancing a solution between Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots, and I look forward to Mr. Eroglu continuing on that constructive path. A solution is well within reach," said Ban.