The Municipality of Famagusta, in a statement clarifies that it unreservedly supports the resumption of talks, considering that this process is the only way to a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem that will lead to the reunification of the island and the smooth coexistence of Greeks, Cypriots, Turks and Turks. .
"The Cyprus issue is at the most critical turning point in its history. Many opportunities have passed. "Time and prolonged stagnation are proving to be our allies, as they lead to the division and integration of the occupied territories with Turkey with extremely dangerous consequences."
It is also noted that the current status quo is unacceptable and destructive, does not reunite Cyprus, perpetuates the occupation, moving away from the reunification of Cyprus and strengthens the extreme tendencies in both communities.
"We emphasize that the issue of the return of Famagusta, a European - historic city, which Turkey has been holding hostage since 1974, is primarily humanitarian and as such should be treated as a matter of the highest priority as provided for in paragraph 5 of the High Level Agreement. Kyprianou-Denktash of 19 May 1979 and the relevant United Nations resolutions ".
The Municipality invites the President of the Republic to utilize the expressed intention of the Secretary General. to send a special envoy to investigate the climate for the resumption of talks, as this is another opportunity to try to resolve the national problem.
"We call on all political forces of the two communities to realize that Famagusta can revive the hope for a final and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem," it said.
The refugee world, the entire people and the political leadership are also called upon to send special sympathy in order to finally create the conditions for reunification, peace and prosperity for all Cypriots.
"As a metropolitan municipality of all refugees, we demand that our voice be heard and we refuse to live in a divided homeland," the statement concludes.
Source: KYPE