The UN aims at “a good outcome” on three outstanding core issues, at a meeting later this month in New York, between the UN Secretary General and the leaders of the island’s two communities.

The UN also believe that there cannot be a conclusion of the ongoing Cyprus peace process without an international conference, with the participation of the three guarantor powers of Cyprus’ independence Greece, Turkey and Britain.

In an interview with CNA, ahead of the Greentree meeting, UN Secretary General’s Special Advisor on Cyprus Alexander Downer said it is possible to clinch an agreement on pending core issues if there is “political will” and a spirit for compromise.

“The meeting at Greentree will be either a success or a failure,” Downer said, rejecting expressions such as “make or break” with regard to the peace process.

He clarified once again that the UN are there to help the two sides.