President Juncker participates in the Geneva settlement talks for Cyprus

Met dank overgenomen van Europese Commissie (EC) i, gepubliceerd op donderdag 12 januari 2017.

President Juncker is leading the EU's delegation to Geneva for the Cyprus settlement Conference. Since the start of the Juncker Commission, President Juncker has actively supported the settlement process as a matter of priority for the European Commission.

Today, President Juncker is leading the EU's delegation to Geneva for the Cyprus settlement Conference. He is joined by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini i and his Personal Representative to the UN Good Offices at the UN Protected Area in Nicosia, Pieter Van Nuffel who has been in Geneva since the start of the Conference on Monday.

On his way to Geneva, President Juncker said: “Since becoming President of the Commission, I have taken a personal interest in the unification of Cyprus. We must now seize the moment for Cyprus‘ unification. All Cypriots deserve a better European future. When it is about peace, you have to take the plane. It is risky, but when it is about peace you have to take risks. Those who are taking no risks are taking the greater risk.”

Since the start of the Juncker Commission, President Juncker has been in close contact with all key actors and has actively supported the settlement process as a matter of priority for the European Commission.

A comprehensive settlement would be beneficial for Cyprus and for the EU for a wider security and stability in the region.