Searching for New Conflict Resolution Strategies: Study Visit to Turkey and Cyprus

Fifteen experts from Moldova, Turkey, Greece, and USA visited Cyprus between June 21st and 23rd, 2012 in order to learn about conflict resolution strategies and confidence building measures, which have been applied as part of reunification efforts within the scope of track one and track two diplomacy in Cyprus.

On the first day of the study visit, two representatives from the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities, who were an integral part of the project team, joined the group in Nicosia. The participants had a chance to talk with local political leaders, academics, and civil society activists, who have been involved in the bi-communal negotiations in Cyprus and gain first-hand knowledge about various issues related to the Cyprus question.