New US ambassador to Cyprus vows to work for reunification, engage Turkey
19 July, 2012
New US Ambassador to Cyprus John Koenig said that if confirmed by the Senate, his top priority will be to support efforts to reunite Cyprus into a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation.
Speaking on Wednesday before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in Washington, Koenig noted that “the longstanding division must come to an end through a just and lasting settlement”.
He added that his foremost priority will be promoting US interests in Cyprus while working to advance a comprehensive settlement.
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