The newly elected Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday he did not hear anything he didn’t expect to from President Ersin Tatar after the two met earlier in the day.

Returning from his first meeting with President Ersin Tatar,the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides said that he is aware of the different approaches to solving the Cyprus problem and the core differences, but also he is ready to do whatever possible to overcome the impasse reached in the Cyprus talks, within the agreed framework of the UN resolutions and with the EU playing a leading role.

Christodoulides said that they exchanged opinions on a number of issues, including that of the earthquake response.

“The proposal from Mr Tatar can be discussed within the framework of the technical committee for crisis management. There are other examples, such as those of the destructive fires,” he said.

Christodoulides said that he believes another meeting between the two will be held soon, and that he invited Tatar to have a social meeting together with their wives.

He added that he believes Tatar will agree to this meeting.