British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq: We can find a way back to the negotiating table

British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq said that in his meeting with President Ersin Tatar today, he found the possibility to discuss the possibilities of resuming the Cyprus settlement negotiations after the election of the new Greek Cypriot leader in the elections in Southern Cyprus.

Noting that the stances of the two sides on the island are "quite different" and that "a lot of effort will have to be made to bridge some of these differences", the British High Commissioner said, "It is a good idea to get back to the negotiating table with creativity and goodwill, in a way that works for both sides." We can find a way,” he said.

British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq made a brief statement to members of the press after his hour-long meeting with President Tatar today.

British High Commissioner Siddiq expressed his "delight" at having the opportunity to discuss a number of issues with President Ersin Tatar, adding that they had the opportunity to discuss the possibility of resuming the Cyprus settlement negotiations, especially with the election of the new Greek Cypriot leader in the elections on the Greek Cypriot side. .

“I know that the stances of the two sides are quite different and a lot of effort has to be made to bridge some of these differences,” Siddiq said. However, I was encouraged from today's talks that there are possibilities to do this,” he said.