Cyprus talks must proceed against UN chief’s December exit, national council hears

President Nikos Christodoulides briefed political leaders on Monday on renewed momentum in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, telling a newly composed National Council that contacts with the United Nations are proceeding ahead of a planned informal expanded conference aimed at restarting negotiations.

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis told reporters after the session — which concluded around 12:15 — that all political forces represented recognised the fresh momentum generated...