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Foreign Secretary statement on Cyprus talks

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson comments following the Cyprus settlement talks in Geneva on 12 January.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 13 January 2017

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Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I welcome the real progress made towards finding a solution to the Cyprus settlement over the last few days, in particular on the future security of a united Cyprus. Expert talks will start on 18 January ahead of further political level talks later this month. With continued commitment and political will I believe a historical agreement is within reach.

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Published 13 January 2017