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Mayor of Famagusta: We have already passed the critical turning point towards partition

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    Δorμαρχος Αμμοχ ωσουδεεικρι&mu ;ηκμππρσδιτμση //p </p></blockquote> <p>Cyprus has <strong>already passed the critical turning point towards division</strong>, said the Mayor of Famagusta <strong>Simos Ioannou</strong>, stressing the need for unity with the aim of resuming the conversations.</p> <p>«<strong>Fifty years</strong>after the start of our refugee odyssey, instead of land we circle the straits of Scylla and Charybdis again and again, closer and closer to the completion of the destruction”, he said in a speech during an anti-occupation event on Saturday in Deryneia.</p > <ul> <li><strong> Invitation by Guterres for tripartite. The President answered positively</strong></li> </ul> <p>The <strong>event</strong>, which was attended by the Archbishop of Cyprus George, the Speaker of the Parliament Annita Dimitriou, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, MEPs, MPs and other officials, the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulidis addressed a speech.</p> <p>Mr. Ioannou said that < strong>“we are not at a critical juncture, but we have passed it in the direction of division, i.e. the two states”</strong>.</p> <p>“And now what remains is to see if we can stop this course. Should it take on new tragic dimensions? Should the future of the next generations in Cyprus be sacrificed?”, he asked.</p> <p>At another point in his speech, Mr. Ioannou said that<strong> he insists that now there is a need for unity, on the basis of goals and action on the basis of policies, positions and principles.</strong></p> <p>“Above all, unity in these goals and principles should be demonstrated in practice. The bonds of trust between the political leadership should be restored practically and with work. It should be clear that there are open channels of communication, that the suggestions of the majority are studied and responded to, without underestimating the opinion of the minority,” he said.</p> <p>He added that “<strong>no one can raise the burden of solving the Cyprus problem alone and we all must support the efforts of our leadership to restart the talks”.</p> <p>We should, as he said, “do everything possible to put the Cyprus issue back on the track of a solution”. We know, he said, that the solution must be based on the solution of a Bizonal, Bicommunal Federation with political equality as described in the relevant UN resolutions.</p> <p>The <strong>Mayor of Famagusta</strong> noted that this that must be pursued “convincingly and pressingly is the resumption of talks from the point they were interrupted in Crans-Montana, on the basis of the Guterres Framework, preserving the convergences achieved, without asterisks, without footnotes and without questioning the provisions of the Framework”.</p> <p>“This is at the same time the most effective way to save Famagusta and give the whole of Cyprus a promising future, without this meaning that we do not respect and take into account the different opinions of others,” he said.</p> <p >At the same time, he referred to the great efforts being made by the Municipality of Famagusta for international promotion of the issue of Famagusta, so that “it is understood how blatantly illegal, irrational and destructive the continued occupation of our homeland is”.</p> <p>“We seek to build relationships abroad, convey our message and invite our friends to support our fight. Many of them are here with us today, while many others have sent us their messages. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts,” he said.</p> <p>He added that they are working alongside the Turkish Cypriots who are resisting the integration policy imposed by Turkey in conjunction with the reactionary and nationalist part of the Turkish leadership.</p > <p>Mr. Ioannou mentioned that despite the adversities and the 50 years that have passed, the people of Famagusta take the word hope seriously “however many times it cost us”.</p> <p>“Because we know that our choice is between division, dangers, competition and conflict or the difficult and arduous quest for peace, freedom and return. That is why we are obliged to hope”, he said, adding that hope is realistic.</p> <p>He also mentioned that “we owe this hope to our children”, adding that “it is our duty to remember that we are also counting 50 years of hope”. Famagusta. It is time for our children and grandchildren to experience it”, he said.</p> <p>Concluding, he said that Famagusta can immediately become the gateway to reunification, freedom, cooperation and peace for the whole of Cyprus and everyone the Cypriots.</p> <p><strong>Ambassador of Greece: The only way is the resumption of talks within the framework of the UN based on the proposals that will be submitted by the personal envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Maria Angela Holgin, it is a one-way street and on them Nicosia and Athens will walk together, assured in his speech the Ambassador of Greece to Cyprus Ioannis Papameletiou.</p> <p>He also said that we must not “return to anyone forgetting that Warsaw is governed by a special regime that mandates the return of its legal residents under the supervision of the United Nations”.</p> <p>He emphasized that Turkey should therefore comply with this requirement, which would also be an important first step in building trust, a first step in achieving the common goal of Athens and Nicosia. This, as he said, is a Cypriot Republic with one sovereignty, one international personality and one citizenship in a bi-zonal bi-communal federation, without occupying armies and anachronistic guarantees “and Famagusta in the position it deserves to make us all nationally proud”.</p > <p>“Yes, 50 years is a long time, but in front of the long history of your city, we are not intimidated”, he said.</p> <p>He added that Greece's position is a position of principle and is absolutely clear and known to everyone including Ankara.</p> <p>“We are not going to accept fait accompli, we are not going to stop demanding the reversal of all actions of the occupying regime in the enclosed area. As Greece and Cyprus keep alive the request for the reunification of the place, so we will continue to demand the return of the enclosure and the return of the legal residents of Varosia so that Famagusta can finally breathe”, he said.</p> <p>He added that Greece is now strengthened in all fields, and continues to support Cyprus and highlights this national issue at all international events.</p> <p><strong>It will take a lot of courage to reunite, says Sir Roger Gale</strong></p> <p>During the event, Sir Roger Gale, who is a member of the member of the United Kingdom parliament and former president of the UK-Cyprus friendship group for his long-term contribution to the rights of the Cypriot people in efforts for the peaceful reunification of Cyprus and a return to the beloved city of Famagusta.</p> <p>“Fifty years that the citizens of Famagusta cannot return to their own homes. Fifty years since the last orange festival. Fifty years since the hotels in Varosia were full of life and laughter. Fifty years since the Turkish occupation army occupied the northern part of this island. This must end,' said Sir Gale.</p> <p>He thanked the Municipality of Famagusta for the great honor, which, as he said, he will not have won until your island, our island, this beautiful island is reunited. “To achieve this will require a lot of political courage and it will not happen without political risk,” he noted, wishing the President of the Republic “the best in your endeavours” on behalf of himself and his colleagues in the UK.</p> <p> The anti-occupation event entitled “50 years away from you…” with the background of the beloved Famagusta began at 20:00 in the outdoor area of ​​the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Famagusta in Deryneia.</p> <p>The anti-occupation event began with the screening of audio-visual material for the history of Famagusta. At the end of the screening, students took to the stage holding placards with the 13 parishes of Famagusta and referred to their dreams for the future of Famagusta.</p> <p>The anti-occupation event was framed by an artistic program with Pantelis Thalassinos and Rita Antonopoulou with the participation of the choir of the Municipality of Famagusta, under the artistic direction of conductor Nikos Vichas.</p> <p><noindex></p> <div class=Source: cyprustimes.com

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