Efforts to solve the Cyprus problem in 2014, took off on an optimistic note but ended with Cyprus suspending its participation in the UN-led talks due to Turkey`s provocative actions.
The year was marked by an increased U.S. involvement on the Cyprus issue, UN Secretary General`s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer resigning to be replaced by Norway`s former Foreign Minister Espen Barth Aide and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades suspending his participation in the talks, following Turkey`s NAVTEX to begin exploration in Cyprus` EEZ.
The leaders of the two communities agreed to February 11 on a joint declaration with the insistence of President Anastasiades whose aim was to ensure the base of the talks and of the solution to the Cyprus problem.
(source: CNA)
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