He noted that the Republic of Cyprus "remains firmly oriented towards achieving a viable solution on the basis of a bizonal, bicommunal federation We seek that the informal meeting in New York will serve as a springboard for the resumption of substantive negotiations on the Cyprus issue from the point where they have been interrupted, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. We are approaching this prepared meeting, fully aware of the responsibility we bear and with a sincere political will to effectively contribute to the UN efforts, he said. In his statements at the Presidential Palace, the Spokesperson said that President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, will depart on Tuesday, July 15, at noon for New York, where, following the invitation of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, he will participate in the informal meeting on Cyprus in a broader format, which will take place on July 16 and 17.