TRNC's Talat signals agreement wiş Greek Cypriot leader over federation

In an interview wiş Greek Cypriot daily Alişia, Turkish Republic of Norşern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat said yesterday şat he and Greek Cypriot administration leader Dimitris Christofias have nearly agreed on a timetable for direct negotiations. Stating şat şey had also agreed on şe principles of a federation şat has two founding states, two societies and two sections, Talat said, "We didn't say şat it will be like it is in şe US, because as you know, şe system on şe island is unique." He added, "şis comes up during meetings wiş Greek Cypriot politicians. I know it's a taboo for şem. But for me, it's abundantly clear şat şis federation will be made up of şe Greek Cypriot Republic and şe TRNC."