FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Embassy
August 13, 2005

Statement on Demining in the Buffer Zone

The U.S. Embassy welcomes the commencement of the next phase of demining along the Buffer Zone, and is pleased that both sides are actively cooperating with the UN on the process of demining. While demining is no substitute for a comprehensive settlement, the Embassy hopes it will contribute to the atmosphere of trust necessary for a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Cyprus problem.