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<p>I understand the strength of feeling about Varosha, the present state of which
reflects the consequences of the continued division of Cyprus. <br><br>We fully support
all relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 550 and 789. We have
raised this issue with the Turkish Cypriots and with the Turkish authorities. I remain
convinced that, ultimately, a comprehensive settlement is the best chance of resolving
these complex issues. The UK will continue to support the UN-led negotiations which
will address the questions of Varosha, Famagusta and other issues related to a comprehensive
settlement. <br><br>We also welcome measures to build confidence between the two communities.
These can have great value in fostering reconciliation between the communities and
in facilitating a comprehensive settlement. I was very pleased that on 2 March the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office hosted a meeting at which the Chambers of Commerce
of both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities were represented by their Presidents,
both of whom spoke eloquently about the way in which a settlement would increase the
prosperity of everyone on the island.</p>
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