UNFICYP vote critical for Cyprus talks

Nicosia is keeping an eye on New York ahead of a UNFICYP vote next week, as the US and UK are mulling over the precise content in a draft resolution for the renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus.

Following the election of Donald Trump, the US has put forward a series of criteria concerning peace keeping missions around the world, including UN Security Council mandate renewal resolutions.

Those criteria mainly have to do with the peacekeeping missions serving the purpose of the political process and providing an exit strategy, including the case of Cyprus.

According to CNA sources, consultations between British and American diplomats have to do with the wording of the UNFICYP resolution, the draft of which has not yet been submitted to the other Security Council permanent members.

The new draft reportedly aims to meet a minimum of US...