26/09/2016 (Agence Europe) – Speaking on Sunday 25 September, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon encouraged the Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart Mustafa Akinci to continue to engage in the political process to resolve the situation on the island “with determination, courage and creativity”. Ban “urged them to make the most of this opportunity, in order to resolve their outstanding issues, without delay, in earnest”. “The period ahead will be crucial for Cyprus”, he stated. The two Cypriot leaders are looking to reach agreement before the end of the year. (CG)