[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
[June 21, 2002]
[Page 1050]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Cyprus
June 21, 2002

Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Mr. Chairman:)
    In accordance with section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961, as amended, I am providing a report prepared by my Administration 
on progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus question covering 
the period April 1, 2002, through May 31, 2002. The previous submission 
covered events from February 1, 2002, through March 31, 2002.
    Direct talks on the island between Greek Cypriot leader Glafcos 
Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf 
Denktash continue under U.N. auspices as they 
strive to meet their stated objective of a comprehensive settlement by 
the end of this month. As in past reporting periods, Special Cyprus 
Coordinator Thomas G. Weston and U.S. 
Ambassador to Cyprus Donald K. Bandler 
provided diplomatic support to the process. The United States remains 
committed to the United Nations effort to find a just and lasting 
settlement to the Cyprus problem.
         Sincerely,

                                                          George W. Bush

Note: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the 
House of Representatives, and Joseph R. Biden, Jr., chairman, Senate 
Committee on Foreign Relations. This letter was released by the Office 
of the Press Secretary on June 24.