Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders met in the buffer zone in Cyprus on Tuesday.

President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias gathered together at the buffer zone in Cyprus.

This is the 26th meeting of the leaders aiming to find a comprehensive solution to Cyprus problem.

Leaders will start discussing economy in Tuesday's meeting.

Cyprus talks, which were interrupted when Greek Cypriots rejected a United Nations (UN) plan (Annan plan for solution of the Cyprus issue) in the twin referendums held on April 24, 2004, resumed in September 11, 2008 following the victory of Demetris Christofias, AKEL chairman, in the presidential election held in Greek Cypriot part of the island.

Talat and Christofias have discussed management and share of power, property, European Union (EU) issues so far.

They will debate territory and security after completing discussions on economy.


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