New president aiming for demilitarised Cyprus

Cyprus’ new president pledged to open new crossing points on the divided island and to work towards demilitarising it under a possible reunification deal.

Dimitris Christofias, who heads a communist-rooted party, has promised to restart talks immediately with the breakaway Turkish Cypriots following his February 24 election victory, renewing hopes that Cyprus’ 34-year division can be resolved.