Turkish Cypriot politicians on the new phase of the negotiations
Illegal Bayrak television (08.05.14) broadcast that various Turkish Cypriot politicians commented on the new phase of the Cyprus negotiations process which began on May 6.
Speaking during a visit paid to him today, the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu said that exchanging proposals at the first meeting on substantive issues was a good beginning. Commenting on the new phase of the talks, he said that the Turkish Cypriot side had put forward proposals on the issue of property and public administration whereas the Greek Cypriot side had presented proposals on the authorities of the federal government. “The papers have been put on the table. The important thing is to evaluate and reach an agreement on the proposals made at the next meeting,” he said.
Eroglu also said that both sides could be suggesting bridging proposals on the outstanding issues if there was any progress towards achieving convergences. “We could have a chance to move onto the other chapters if we do this. This is the only way the negotiations can move forward. All I can say at the moment is that we have a good start” he said.
Also commenting on the new phase, “prime minister” Ozkan Yorgancioglu said that good results rather than a good beginning are needed. He said that the “government” will do all it can to ensure that the current negotiations are concluded successfully. Yorgancioglu also said that he will be meeting with Eroglu and the Turkish Cypriot negotiator Kudret Ozersay in the coming days to discuss the negotiations process.
The “speaker” of the “assembly” Sibel Siber for her part welcomed the start of the new phase, expressing the hope that the desired results will be achieved.
“Both communities require a solution in Cyprus. Our desire is for the talks to achieve positive results. The two leaders must prepare their respective peoples for a settlement”, she said.
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