Article: UN envoy optimistic about Cyprus reunification

UN envoy optimistic about Cyprus reunification

NICOSIA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Visiting UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe has expressed confidence that the newly revived Cyprus peace process will result in a long- awaited settlement, despite all the hurdles it faces.

"There are huge expectations out there internationally that Cyprus will make it this time," Pascoe told reporters Wednesday before leaving the eastern Mediterranean island.

On Tuesday, the top UN envoy met separately with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat and the Greek Cypriot leader, President Demetris Christofias, to discuss the latest preparatory work for reunification talks.

Both leaders ...

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