Both communities want a Cyprus settlement

Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris (09.05.14) reports that the self-styled minister of foreign affairs Ozdil Nami said that he is optimist that the Cyprus problem can be solved, adding that one last effort is needed.

Speaking during a briefing meeting with the 93 newly appointed diplomats at Turkey’s Foreign Ministry, who are currently at the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, on the Cyprus problem and the policies followed at the negotiation process, Nami said that the non-solution of the Cyprus problem has created a sense of tiredness in the world. He added that the Turkish Cypriot side is trying to change this. Nami also pointed out that the terminology used by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, where he said “one final push” and “time framed effort” are also important.

He further said that the Turkish Cypriots cannot continue to live isolated from the rest of the world regardless if the Cyprus problem is solved or not. He stressed that the Turkish Cypriots will continue their road within a total coordination with Turkey and by building on their obtained gains.

Replying to a question if he believes in a solution despite the “insincerity” of the Greek Cypriots, Nami said: “The Greek Cypriots think the same way with us, they have also reservations because of history”.

On the same issue, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi Daily News (online, 09.05.14) reports that Nami, reminding that the US dropped atomic bombs twice to Japan, Germany and France engaged in bloody wars, said that the nations who managed to make peace can offer better things to their people. “I believe that Turkish Cypriots have the ability to prevent the reoccurrence of past sufferings and pains”, Nami added.

Upon another question Nami said: “Both communities want a solution. According to our analysis, the “yes” vote still stands strong in the north and I think there is a similar tendency in the south this time”.

Meanwhile, Kibris reports that the self-styled speaker assembly Sibel Siber also briefed the delegation. Siber said that the “assembly” of the breakaway regime has already come into contact with the EU, the PACE, the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the World Parliament Union, adding that they have started to get some concrete gains.

Siber said that while they, as an “assembly” are conducting lobbying activities, they are acting as two communities in Cyprus which is accepted at the international law, adding that at the same time the on-going negotiations are being carried out at the level of the leaders of both communities.

Moreover, Ozkan Yorgancioglu, self-styled prime minister, addressing also the delegation, said that a new opportunity for a solution has emerged due to the richness of the underground resources at the Mediterranean Sea and they should not miss it

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