Article: UN envoy cautiously optimistic over Cyprus reunification talks

UN envoy cautiously optimistic over Cyprus reunification talks

NICOSIA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The top UN envoy on Cyprus on Friday expressed cautious optimism over the Cyprus reunification talks.

"It's an incredibly difficult task," said Alexander Downer, the UN secretary-general's special adviser on Cyprus, adding the difficulty of putting together an agreement should not be underestimated "after so many years and such deep conflict."

"But days like today just help to confirm the view that I've expressed on many occasions that I am cautiously optimistic," he said.

Downer made the remarks following the 16th direct talks between

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