§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he is having with the Greek government on resolving the conflict in Cyprus; and if he will make a statement. [104634]
§ Mr. MacShaneCyprus was discussed by EU Heads of Government, including, Greece at the European Council on 20–21 March. I regularly discuss Cyprus in bilateral contacts with representatives of the Greek government.
The UN Secretary-General has made it clear that he remains at the disposal of the parties should they ask for UN assistance in negotiations based on the UN proposals. We strongly support. the UN Secretary-General in this approach.