Cyprus reunification talks fail

Talks aiming at reunifying Cyprus have failed to reach an agreement, UN Secretarygeneral Antonio Guterres has said.

His statement once again dashed hopes that the island’s 43-year ethnic split could be healed.

Mr Guterres made the announcement after Unsponsored talks concluded at a Swiss resort yesterday. “Unfortunately...an agreement was not possible and the conference was closed without the possibility to bring a solution to this dramatically long-lasting problem,” he said. “I want to express my deep gratitude and appreciation to the leaders of the two communities and to wish the best to all Cypriots north and south.”

Antonio Guterres thanked both leaders