Turkish Cypriot illegal Bayrak television (22.10.11, online) reports that on Friday took place the last meeting between President Demetris Christofias and the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu, before both head off to New York next week to meet with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. Friday’s meeting was the last of a series of intensified talks since the last tripartite meeting in Geneva on the 7th of July.

Speaking to reporters after the 5-hour meeting, Eroglu said that the meeting, compared to Wednesday’s meeting had been more productive. He also said that he was optimistic about the upcoming tripartite meeting, expressing his belief that a positive outcome will be reached.

He reiterated the allegation that the Turkish Cypriot side had once again demonstrated its good will and sincere attitude at the talks by bringing new proposals to the table yesterday. He said that a series of discussions had been held on newly made proposals and alleged that the Greek Cypriot side continued to repeat the same views. “We are aiming to reach a solution, one that will be comfortably accepted by the Cyprus Turkish people” he added.

Responding to a question concerning progress at the talks, Eroglu said that they had succeeded in achieving convergences in several areas but that some differences or divergences still existed on the main chapters. He, however, reassured reporters that he and his team will only be seeking to reach an agreement that will be accepted by the Turkish Cypriot “people”.