14/12/13

Statements by the Government Spokesman after the conclusion of the meeting of political party leaders







The Council of Political Party Leaders will be on the alert in view of developments, the Government Spokesman, Mr Christos Stylianides, said today.



In remarks to reporters after the conclusion of the meeting of the party leaders, presided over by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Presidential Palace, Mr Stylianides said: “The President of the Republic briefed the party leaders on the developments (that are taking place). Opinions and concerns were presented. The political leaders will be on the alert in view of developments so that at any given time, if deemed necessary, to convene the Council again and to review the developments.”

Asked if the two communities are close to reaching an agreement on a joint declaration, the Spokesman said that “when it comes to the Cyprus problem one could be very close to and at the same time very far,” from that.

_____________