The Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders met two years ago but failed to reach any agreement beyond promising to consider future talks.

He will seek to organize "proximity talks" between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders.

Both Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders rejected that settlement.

The United States has urged Greek Cypriot leaders not to deploy the missiles.

But before the end of the day, doubts were briefly cast over the talks when the Turkish Cypriot leader objected to the arrangements.

While Makarios took firm measures, the Turkish Cypriot leaders showed absolutely no interest in negotiating.

Then there is the question of the Cypriot leaders' advancing years.

In the aftermath, the Greek Cypriot leaders came in for heavy criticism, both at home and abroad.

When he did eventually return to the table, the Turkish Cypriot leader complained that the proposals failed to recognise his community.

The Greek Cypriot leader did not speak publicly here today.