    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [August 19, 1999]
    [Page 1460]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Cyprus
    August 19, 1999

    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 covering the period April 1, 1999, to May 31, 1999. The
    previous submission covered events during February 1999 and March 1999.
        NATO's 50th Anniversary Summit in Washington this past April brought
    an opportunity to engage with Greek and Turkish leaders on the Cyprus
    problem. I met there with Turkish President Demirel and Greek Prime Minister Simitis to underscore the importance of a just and
    lasting solution for all Cypriots. Secretary of State Madeleine
    K. Albright delivered a similar
    message to her Greek and Turkish counterparts in discussions on the
    possibilities for resuming negotiations in the fall. My Administration
    will continue efforts to bring about a settlement based on a bizonal,
    bicommunal federation.
            Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, 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 August 20.