CLEAN : Ban applaudes significant progress towards Cyprus deal

The transcript discusses a meeting aimed at advancing talks towards a settlement by 2016. Significant progress has been made over the past 18 months, but sensitive issues remain. The leaders are at a critical point in their discussions.

What is the main expectation from the meeting discussed in the first section?

• To cancel the talks

• To discuss economic policies

• To introduce new leaders

• To finalize the settlement by 2016

What is the shared commitment of the leaders in the first section?

• To increase trade

• To reach a settlement by 2016

• To reduce taxes

• To improve education

How long has the leader-led process been making progress?

• 18 months

• 6 months

• 24 months

• 12 months

What is the current status of the talks according to the final section?

• They are in the initial phase

• They have been concluded

• They are at a critical juncture

• They have been postponed

What remains a challenge in the talks as per the last section?

• Public opposition

• Sensitive and difficult issues

• Economic instability

• Lack of leadership