There is a possibility of a new momentum towards resuming negotiations for the solution of the Cyprus Problem, but it is up to the leaders to discuss how the EU can help, an EU official said responding to a question by the Cyprus News Agency during a press briefing in Brussels ahead of the upcoming European Council. The official said that there will be a reference to the Cyprus Problem in the conclusions. 'We believe there is a possible new momentum to sit down and to resume negotiations' the official said, adding that EU leaders are expected "to send the message through the conclusions that the EU is ready to contribute and help in solving the issue, and to help the negotiation, which is led by the UN'. The official pointed out that this is a UN process, and that the EU will support this process and will dedicate all appropriate means to do so. Regarding the timing of this support and the form it will take, the official added that this 'is still to be discussed and will be taken forward by the leaders.' Responding to a follow up by a journalist, the official said that it is not possible to know how long this discussion will take, adding that it would probably be addressed as an information point, without ruling out questions by other leaders. The European Council summit will begin around 13:00 Brussels time (14:00 Cyprus time). The first working session on Thursday will focus on the situation in Ukraine, while the dinner will focus on migration and external relations (more specifically relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, the Southern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans). On Friday, leaders will discuss relations with China, issues relating to the economy and the Strategic Agenda of the EU.
Source: Cyprus News Agency