TRNC's Talat to meet with Greek Cypriot leader Christofias

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot administration leader Demetris Christofias are set to start a comprehensive negotiation process today to solve the Cyprus issue. The meeting will be held at the residence of Taye-Brook Zerihoun, the UN secretary-general's special representative to Cyprus and UN mission chief. Also set to be present are Alexander Downer, the special counselor on Cyprus and former Australian foreign minister, as well as Talat's representative for the UN and European Union Ozdil Nami and Greek Cypriot Presidential Commissioner George Iacovou. The meeting will focus on determining procedures for the negotiations and the Yesilirmak gate issue.