The British Minister for Europe, Steven Dowty, is expected to arrive in Cyprus on Thursday evening, 6 March, for talks with both sides in preparation for the informal expanded meeting in Geneva on 17-18 March.
On Friday, Dowty will hold successive meetings with President Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar.
He will also have discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, as well as with the leaders of the DISY, AKEL, and Republican Turkish Party (CTP).
Preparations for Geneva
Meanwhile, the Presidential Palace is awaiting responses from political party leaders regarding their potential attendance in Geneva. The former President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiades, has already confirmed his participation.
During the last session of the National Council, President Christodoulides noted that any council members wishing to attend the Geneva meeting are welcome, according to authoritative sources.
Source: Cyprus News Agency
