The latest efforts to end the 41-year division of the island.
In his briefing to parliament on February 11, Republic of Cyprus President Nikos Anastasiades indicated that nine months of negotiations with the Turkish Cypriots had produced agreement on many issues. However, two of the most controversial remain unresolved: the impact of post-1974 settlers from the Turkish mainland on the population of the northern territory, which skews the demographic basis for institution-sharing between Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the new federal state; and whether the presidency should rotate, which has implications for the executive.
Greater efforts may be made to secure international commitments to finance a property settlement, estimated to cost some 25 billion euros.
Akinci's reception at Davos as "one of the two leaders" of Cyprus will enhance Turkish Cypriot negotiating status.
Should this round of talks fail to formulate a federal constitution, the UN has indicated it will pull back from its 'good offices' mission.
Eide says he is the UN secretary general's last special representative for Cyprus.
