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[01] President Clerides - Cyprus question - Peace effort
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President Clerides - Cyprus question - Peace effort
Nicosia, Oct 14 (CNA) - President Glafcos Clerides stressed here today he
is prepared to sign an agreed settlement on Cyprus, if he considers that
such a settlement is the best possible solution that can be reached and is
a bicommunal, bizonal federation within the framework of UN resolutions.
The President warned against a sudden decision to leave the negotiating
table, stressing that this would be tantamount to "an act of national
suicide and a highly irresponsible act" with serious repercussions.
President Clerides also warned of the risk to see the fait accompli created
by the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus consolidated and
witness the international recognition of the self-styled Turkish Cypriot
regime in occupied Cyprus.
He also stressed that perpetuating the situation in Cyprus entails "grave
dangers", adding that substantive negotiations on all the aspects of the
Cyprus question is the option to help find a settlement.
Speaking at a ceremony organised by the main opposition party AKEL to mark
40 years since the Republic's independence, the Cypriot President pledged
"I shall continue to work hard to fulfill the mission for which the
sovereign people of Cyprus have elected me. I reiterate that I am
determined to exploit every real opportunity to find a peaceful solution to
our national problem."
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