Eide: “Referendum is possible before May 2016”
UNSG’s Special Adviser to Cyprus Espen Barth Eide said that there is a possibility of referendum before May 2016. Within the framework of his visit and contacts, Eide, who was speaking at an event in the Center of Visual Arts & Research (CVAR) in the old town of Nicosia answered the questions of attendees. Eide also said that the negotiating process is unbelievably going on well. Referring to his optimism he said he feels that every day differences are reduced. According to Eide, it is the first time that there are three ingredients in the Cyprus talks, genuine trust, genuine will and leadership. The two sides, he noted, have changed their attitude from defending their positions to an attitude of solving problems together.