Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-09-07
CONTENTS
[01] SPOKESMAN NEGOTIATIONS
[01] SPOKESMAN NEGOTIATIONS
Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou has urged Turkey to adjust its
stance accordingly so that a Cyprus solution is found the soonest
possible.
In statements during his daily briefing, the Spokesman said that the
Greek Cypriot side has held a constructive stance at the negotiating
table and dismissed allegations that the Greek Cypriot side is delaying
the process. On the contrary, he said, noting that the Greek Cypriot
side wants a solution the soonest possible, but a solution that will be
based on concrete positions and principles.
He pointed out that the Greek Cypriot side is fully in line with the
principles of international and European law and urged Turkey to change
its stance so that a solution is found the soonest possible. We are
fully in line with the principles of international and European law. If
Turkey wants a solution the soonest, it would be better to adjust its
stance accordingly, he stressed.
Stephanou said that Thursday the second round of the direct
negotiations for a Cyprus solution will begin, during which all issues
will be discussed. He noted that the first chapters to be discussed
will be governance and properties but added that all other chapters
will be on the table as well, in an effort to reach convergence.
Replying to questions, the Spokesman said that the general principle at
the Cyprus talks is that nothing is considered as agreed, unless an
overall solution is found. We are engaged in work. We know that there
are convergences and differences, we bear that in mind and continue
negotiations but the aim is an overall solution and not an agreement on
separate issues or on a group of issues, he noted.
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