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Greek and Turkish Cypriot political parties on Wednesday pledged to work together in reforesting all the areas affected by a huge fire in the Solea region of the Troodos mountain.

The parties expressed their concern over the fires and solidarity for the inhabitants of the area.

They also expressed their deep sorrow for the loss of two lives.

The parties urged all Cypriots to actively participate and support all efforts to protect “our common environment and forests.”

They pledged to work together in reforesting all affected areas in Cyprus.

The leaders and the representatives of Cypriot political parties met on Wednesday for their regular meeting at Ledra Palace, under the auspices of the Slovak Embassy.

The parties, according to a joint statement, have agreed that “reunification through a wisely structured federal solution will guarantee a long and steady development for all Cypriots in our country and should be a lasting solution.”

The next regular meeting of the leaders and the representatives of the political parties will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Ledra Palace.