TRNC's Talat, Christofias to meet again today

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot administration leader Demetris Christofias will meet today in the second round of comprehensive talks to find a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus issue. The talks began earlier this month, and the two leaders are set today to discuss administration and power-sharing on the island for the first time. TRNC Presidential spokesman Hasan Ercakica said that the Turkish Cypriot side would do its constructive utmost during the talks, adding that the other side should show the same flexibility and positive stance. He also said that a lasting solution to the issue should be based on the political equality of the two peoples and the equal status of two founding states. The two leaders will meet again later this month.