Discussion with the Elders on building trust

Lakhdar Brahimi Desmond Tutu Jimmy Carter Cyprus Elders+Youngers Cyprus Elders+Youngers

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Thursday, 10 December, 2009

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Desmond Tutu, along with his fellow Elders Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter, arrives for the discussion in Nicosia

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Bishop Nikiforos of Kykkos, of the Greek Orthodox church, and Desmond Tutu greet each other warmly.

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Lakhdar Brahimi: "The agreement won’t be perfect but it should be supported. A compromise solution is better than no solution."

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Bishop Nikiforos: "I will dedicate my life until I see the flower of peace bloom in Cyprus."

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 "I don't believe peace is a dream. I believe it's a reality waiting to happen."

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Desmond Tutu: "If we are going to be a community, then we have to have a shared understanding of our past."

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