Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-07-22
CONTENTS
[01] NATIONAL COUNCIL - ERDOGAN`S STATEMENTS - CYPRUS PROBLEM
[01] NATIONAL COUNCIL - ERDOGAN`S STATEMENTS - CYPRUS PROBLEM
The National Council, top advisory body to the President of the
Republic on the handling of the Cyprus problem, has unanimously and
unreservedly condemned the unacceptable and provocative statements by
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayiip Erdogan during his recent illegal
visit to Cyprus Turkish occupied areas.
In a joint statement issued after its meeting on Friday, read out by
Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou, the National Council noted
that the National Council unanimously considers that these statements
jeopardize the ongoing bicommunal dialogue which is now entering a
phase of intensive negotiations.
The statement said that during its meeting the National Council
continued its discussion on the results of the meeting in Geneva on
July 7, between UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon, Cyprus President
Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu.
The Council also discussed statements made by Erdogan during his
illegal visit to Cyprus Turkish occupied areas, noting that Erdogans
statements and behaviour on the Cyprus issues have already been
denounced by President of the Republic to the UN Secretary General, the
five Permanent Members of the Security Council and the EU.
Stephanou also said that the House of Representatives and political
parties have also made representations towards various directions.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and
occupied 37% of its territory.
|