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Press Release
SG/SM/7217

SECRETARY-GENERAL REITERATES THAT PROXIMITY TALKS ON CYPRUS WILL START 3 DECEMBER

15 November 1999


Press Release
SG/SM/7217


SECRETARY-GENERAL REITERATES THAT PROXIMITY TALKS ON CYPRUS WILL START 3 DECEMBER

19991115

Following is the text of the statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, made on 14 November, concerning proximity talks on Cyprus:

There seems to be some confusion about the statement I made yesterday on Cyprus. Let me be clear: The parties have agreed to start proximity talks in New York on 3 December, to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement.

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