Ban Ki Moon Expects Cyprus Agreement In Fall

Geneva - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said Thursday he expects the leaders of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to reach an agreement in October on the future of the divided island of Cyprus.

Ban had a half day of talks with Greek Cypriot leader Dimitris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu said that they had agreed to intensify their long conversations.

"I have every reason to believe that in October the leaders will be able to report that they have reached the convergence of all the fundamental issues, and will meet that month in New York," said Ban.