An AKEL delegation, led by the party’s general-secretary Stefanos Stefanou on Friday met with former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat in the north to discuss the Cyprus issue and regional developments.

Talat, former head of the Republican Turkish Party was the interlocuter in the Cyprus negotiations with Akel’s former leader and late president Demetris Christofias between 2008 and 2012.

The two leaders initiated the opening of the Ledra Street crossing in April 2008 and also oversaw the creation of the bi-communal technical committees.

Both Stefanou and Talat described their meeting as “pleasant and productive”.

Stefanou said they had agreed that it was of “great necessity” for the Cyprus issue to be resolved as soon as possible.

“Many decades have passed and everyone understands that as the years go by without a solution, things become more difficult, taking into account the broader situation as it evolves in our region,” he said.

He and Talat agreed the solution should be based on the previously agreed framework of a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality as defined by UN resolutions.

“It is certainly much more productive to preserve what has been achieved so far in the negotiations. After all, an important part of the negotiating achievement is the convergences achieved between Demetris Christofias and Mehmet Ali Talat,” he added.

Talat described Stefanou as a “dear friend.”

He said they both shared “clear and unambiguous” views when it came to a Cyprus solution.

“Resolving this problem as soon as possible is extremely important for both the communities and the region,” said Talat.

“On the one hand, our region is boiling, and on the other hand, there are significant developments and problems in the surrounding countries,” he added.

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