The intention of our
side is not to enter into a blame game situation, and that is why we will not
comment on Mr Eroglu’s remarks and leave that to the judgment of every
impartial observer.
For the Greek Cypriot
side everything is established at the level of action and decisions. The
President of the Republic has repeatedly made clear that the Greek Cypriot side
is ready to enter into substantive negotiations, at the earliest possible, with
the aim to achieve a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem. Toward
achieving that goal, there are consultations taking place that aim at the
adoption of a Joint Declaration which will include the basic principles of a
solution to the Cyprus problem as these are recorded in the relevant UN
resolutions.
The President of the
Republic has, at the same time, emphasized that the Joint Declaration should
state, with absolute clarity, these basic principles which will be, from the
outset, the safety valve and the guarantee that the negotiations will have a
positive prospect toward a conclusion.
The Greek Cypriot side
entered this consultation with sincere political will and constructive
approach, and will continue the effort with the same disposition. It expects
from the Turkish Cypriot side to show the same political will.
At the same time, the
President of the Republic, demonstrating his clear desire for a solution at the
earliest possible, has proposed a realistic and realizable set of measures that
are clearly intended to create a climate of trust and a new momentum with
regard to the Cyprus problem.
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