With a vision of a reunited Famagusta, "we support with all our forces the immediate start of the process of returning the enclosed area of Varosia-Famagusta to its rightful owners, under the supervision and control of the UN, as provided in relevant UN resolutions. ", Say in a joint statement, the initiative groups" Famagusta our city "and" Famagusta Initiative ".
The two groups of Famagusta citizens state in their joint statement that the opening of the port of Famagusta for international activity should be allowed to be opened, under the supervision of the European Union and the walled city of Famagusta to be placed under UNESCO protection. , in order to register it as one of the World Heritage Sites.
"Such a development can only function as a Confidence Building Measure, strengthening the efforts for a comprehensive solution of the Cyprus problem. Such a development will create real conditions for economic development, both for the region and for the whole island, significantly improving the current difficult situation experienced by both communities. The opening of the Deryneia roadblock is a direct exposure to the trauma of a divided country. It can also create favorable conditions for the region as a whole. "With just one step, it is possible to contribute to economic development, to create bonds between the two communities and to help create a common vision of a united homeland."
At the same time, they hope that the leaders of the two communities, Nikos Anastasiadis and Mustafa Akinci, will agree to the resumption of talks on the Cyprus problem, without delay, and at the same time will take all necessary steps to open the enclosed area and reunite the entire .
"On this occasion, we want to express our appreciation for the efforts of all the people of Famagusta, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots for a united homeland and send an optimistic message to all Cypriots, inside and outside Cyprus, about our common future. "As far as Famagusta in particular is concerned, our ambition is to be able to live in a city that will be an example and a symbol of peace and coexistence in a reunited Cyprus," they conclude.
Source: KYPE