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皇冠体育app Conference on Cyprus will reconvene in the Swiss resort of Crans Montana with the participation of the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, and representatives of the Guarantor Powers (Greece, Turkey and UK).

皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson鈥檚 attendance demonstrates the UK鈥檚 ongoing support and commitment to the settlement process. He will be accompanied by the Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan. 皇冠体育app UK has an important role as a Guarantor Power, and stands ready to support the UN facilitated process. 皇冠体育app UK is contributing to a settlement in a number of ways, including as one of the most significant contributors to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, through our offer to cede almost half of the land of the UK Sovereign Base Areas to a united Cyprus and through practical assistance to help the two sides prepare for a settlement.

On arrival in Switzerland this evening, the Foreign Secretary is due to hold a series of meetings with the Parties and attend the launch of the Conference. 皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary is expected to pay tribute to the commitment and vision shown by Mr Anastasiades and Mr Ak谋nc谋 in dedicated pursuit of a settlement for the benefit of both Cypriot communities. He is expected to encourage all those present to 鈥榢eep the goal in sight鈥� noting that 鈥榯he status quo carries risks, while only change will realise the opportunities of a united Cyprus鈥�. He will point to the 鈥榦pportunity to move beyond the past and stake out a new future鈥�.

皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary will acknowledge that reaching an agreement will require difficult political decisions from all parties and that flexibility and compromise will be essential in order to reach a deal.

Ahead of the talks, the Foreign Secretary said:

This Conference builds on months of hard work, commitment and progress shown by both sides. It鈥檚 an exceptional opportunity for both communities to find a lasting solution for Cyprus, which will bring huge benefits to the whole island and the region. It will not be easy, but with political will, creativity and flexibility, I believe that a deal can be done. 皇冠体育app UK is ready and willing to help in any way we can.

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