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Kyprianou: The situation in the Cyprus issue is extremely dangerous

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Kyprianou: The situation in the Cyprus issue is extremely dangerous

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The situation in the Cyprus issue is “extremely difficult and dangerous”, said AKEL General Secretary Andros Kyprianou, asking the Greek Cypriot side to reflect on its further actions and to clarify its goals and priorities.

Speaking at the funeral of formerly missing Nikos Kyriakos Kakis, he expressed concern over statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that during his illegal visit to Cyprus, he will be released on July 20.

In his speech, the AKEL leader reiterated that Turkey has always been an obstacle to reaching a solution with its uncompromising positions, adding that the question is “how can we make its goals impossible?” How can we force it to either cooperate on the right basis of solution, or to be exposed, paying the corresponding cost? “

“There are not many ways. We will have chances to achieve it by insisting on the agreed solution basis “, said Mr. Kyprianou and continued:” Provided that we are well prepared and utilizing all the arguments that we have at our disposal. Without contradictions, regressions and tactics, which only make it easier for Turkey to advance its goals. Without ankylosis and racist perceptions. “Working with our Turkish Cypriot compatriots, who also want and fight for a solution and reunification.”

Saying that “we must realize that we do not have the luxury of time”, Mr. Kyprianou added that our position is difficult, the division is knocking on our door. “Dividing means Turkification of our country, it means borders with Turkey within our own homeland.”

He described the outcome of the talks on the Cyprus issue in Geneva as disappointing, adding that as much as it was expected due to the Turkish unacceptable demands, it is still very worrying.

As he said, the Turkish side has officially submitted its unacceptable position for a two-state solution, which, as he stated, “takes us away from the solution and reunification. At the same time, it leaves open the possibility of new challenges and those carried out by Turkey. “

“We are very concerned about Mr. Erdogan's statements that during his illegal visit to Cyprus on July 20, he will make significant announcements. “Cyprus will have a hot summer,” he said, adding that “the only encouraging element was the UN Secretary-General's clear position that the international community will not accept a two-state solution.”

According to the Secretary General of AKEL, the situation as it is formed is extremely difficult and dangerous. We need to think about our further steps and actions. To clarify our goal and priorities. “To think about the tactics that will help us achieve them. With logical and political thinking and not with emotion and slogans. To think about how the Turkish goals become impossible. “Let's analyze objectively why we got here,” he added.

Mr. Kyprianou also stated that as “AKEL we are ready to contribute in this direction, taking our political responsibility”.

“We hope that both Mr. Anastasiadis and DISY will take over theirs. “Let all parties mobilize for the salvation of the homeland”, he said and reiterated that “we and all those who fight for peace in Cyprus insist and will insist on the solution of the Cyprus problem. “A bi-zonal bi-communal federation solution, based on United Nations Resolutions and the agreed framework.”

For Nikos Kyriakou Kakis, Mr. Kyprianou said that his traces were ignored by the Turkish invasion when, together with other soldiers in the 226th Infantry Battalion, they retreated from Mia Milia to Pyroi and dispersed when they came under fire from Turkish tanks. His bones were found in Agia, in a mass grave with other soldiers.

“Your memory is eternal, Nikos Kyriakou. Those of us who are left behind owe to your sacrifice, we owe to History, we owe to the future to justify the blood that was shed. “And we will justify it, on the day that Cyprus breathes free, independent, federal and demilitarized,” he concluded.

Source: www.philenews.com

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