Eroglu and Christofias host a dinner in Pyla

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Dervis Eroglu and Greek Cypriot administration leader Dimitris Christofias yesterday hosted a dinner for UN officials in the ethnically mixed village of Pyla. During the meeting which was also attended by their wives and UN envoy Alexander Downer, the two leaders expressed hope that an accord would be produced in the New Year. Eroglu and Christofias greeted villagers and exchanged New Year's wishes in the village square prior to dinner at a Greek Cypriot fish tavern which was followed by coffee at a Turkish Cypriot cafe.