Preparatory work is expected to begin this week for the opening of two new crossing points, following the decision reached by the two leaders on Monday.
The Greek Cypriot side of the Technical Committee on the Opening of Crossing Points is due to meet this week to begin the work required to implement the agreement on crossings at Louroujina–Lymbia and Kambos–Karavostasi.
The full Technical Committee is expected to meet next week to draw up a work plan and set out the tasks required, according to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA).
Kambos–Karavostasi route requires further assessment
The preparations will include on-site visits, particularly in the Kambos and Karavostasi areas, within the buffer zone, as well as contacts with the United Nations.
The existing road from Kambos tis Tsakistras towards the buffer zone near Karavostasi is currently an unpaved track. Its terrain and ownership status will need to be assessed, along with the work required to construct a proper road in areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus.
The route through the buffer zone will also need to be examined, with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) involved in the process.
The proposed crossing point between Louroujina and Lymbia is considered easier to implement, as the distance involved is shorter.
However, the two leaders agreed that both crossing points must open simultaneously.
Technical committee to discuss shared archive material
Separately, the co-chairs of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage are expected to meet next Monday to implement the leaders’ decision on the transfer of archival material.
They will identify the material to be digitally shared so that it is available on both sides.
The archives include material from the period of British colonial rule, as well as newspapers and other documents, according to CNA.
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