    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [January 2, 1998]
    [Page 3]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Cyprus
    January 2, 1998

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. Chairman:)
        In accordance with Public Law 95-384 (22 U.S.C. 2373(c)), I submit
    to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the
    Cyprus question. The previous submission covered progress through July
    31, 1997. The current submission covers the period August 1, 1997, to
    September 30, 1997.
        Highlights of the reporting period include the U.N. sponsored talks
    between President Clerides and Turkish
    Cypriot leader Denktash held in Glion-sur-
    Montreux, Switzerland; U.S. Special Cyprus Coordinator Miller's trip to the region; and U.S. success in convening
    direct talks between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders on security
    issues.
            Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Jesse Helms, chairman, Senate Committee on
    Foreign Relations. This letter was released by the Office of the Press
    Secretary on January 5.