The hourglass of time empties for the people of Varos who see the dream of returning to their occupied city in danger of turning into a tragic nightmare. A delegation from the municipality is going up the hill of the Presidential Palace today, conveying the concerns of the people of Famagusta, at the same time asking for convincing answers from the Government for all possible negative scenarios that may arise in the near future in the enclosed city.
The illegal works by the occupying authorities and the planned visit of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, on the eve of the black anniversary of the Turkish invasion, cause great concern as it is estimated that there will be announcements regarding the Turkish plans for Famagusta.
According to philenews, the delegation of the municipality will ask the President of the Republic for detailed information on how the Government intends to respond to all possible Turkish actions to encircle the area. Specifically:
1. What does the Government intend to do in the event that Erdogan calls on the people of Varos to return under the rule of the occupying regime and what will be the response to this move.
2. What will happen in case personal settlements are attempted for the properties of Famagusta residents, but also what will happen in case the property of the refugees is challenged by EVKAF.
3. What actions has the Government taken and intends to take in relation to the enclosed area of Famagusta?
4. Whether a new appeal to the SA is deemed necessary. on the issue of Varos to ensure compliance with the relevant resolutions 550 and 789 on Famagusta.
At the same time, at the diplomatic level, Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulidis continues the contacts and briefing of the permanent members of the Security Council and his European counterparts. A meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council is also scheduled for next week, during which the Cypriot minister will raise the issue. Last night, Nikos Christodoulidis had a telephone conversation with the British Foreign Secretary both on the issue of Famagusta and on the Security Council resolution and the prospect of resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue. A telephone conversation is scheduled today with the Foreign Ministers of India and Estonia, who are non-permanent members of the SA. The Foreign Minister also had the previous days with his counterparts from Norway and Ireland, as well as with Russia Sergei Lavrov. Last week he had a meeting with the French ambassador to Cyprus and also had contact with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell.
The President of the Republic received yesterday at the Presidential Palace, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, in view of the briefing she will present to the UN Security Council on the reports of good services of the UN Secretary General and on the renewal of her term. UNFICYP, in which he raised the issue of Famagusta.
According to the statement of the Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos, during the meeting, President Anastasiadis reiterated the positions of the Greek Cypriot side aimed at finding a viable, fair and functional solution to the Cyprus problem, based on the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the relevant mandate of the UN Secretary-General.
The President of the Republic recalled his proposals for effective Confidence-Building Measures which were communicated to the UN Secretary-General in a letter sent to him and which were also tabled at the informal five-party conference in Geneva on 27-29 April.
He also stressed Turkey's continuing provocative stance in the besieged city of Famagusta, noting the Turkish President's illegal upcoming visit to the occupied territories on July 20 and the need to avoid any new action in violation of UN and UN resolutions.
He also noted that the report of the UN Secretary-General should clearly reflect the real facts in their proper dimension and avoid any reference that could be interpreted as contradicting the resolutions and decisions of the international organization, the parameters of international law.
Finally, the President of the Republic expressed his readiness and determination to participate in talks on the negotiation of the substance of the Cyprus problem, always on the agreed basis of solution, as defined in the relevant UN resolutions, provided that the other side is involved in good faith. away from challenges and threats.
Famagusta Association of Great Britain
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Annita Dimitriou, received yesterday the President of the Famagusta Association of Great Britain, Dr. Vassilis Mavrou.
The Speaker of Parliament expressed his appreciation for the significant activity and contribution of the Cypriot community in the United Kingdom, including the Famagusta Association of Great Britain, in the efforts made by the Republic of Cyprus to address the escalating Turkish challenges in the Famagusta in particular.
The Speaker of Parliament was briefed on the most recent and forthcoming initiatives and actions of the Association for Famagusta in the British Parliament and internationally, as well as on issues of concern to Greek Cypriot refugees in Britain. Ms. Dimitriou underlined the readiness of the House of Representatives to assist in these efforts in every possible way.
Spehar: The solution lies with the parties
The meeting she had with the President of the Republic Nikos Anastasiadis was good and useful, said the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar.
The President received Mrs. Spehar at the Presidential Palace. After the meeting, Ms. Spehar told reporters, among other things, that the meeting was good and useful and took place in view of the briefing she will give to the Security Council on July 21 on Cyprus.
He added that he is going to Washington and New York, where he will have contacts with UN officials on the Cyprus issue.
He also noted that he will inform the states that contribute with quotes to UNFICYP, adding that he will have contacts with all five Permanent Members of the Security Council.
"To this end," he said, "I have already visited Moscow."
Finally, when asked if one of the reasons why the Cyprus issue remains unresolved is the UN policy for equal distances between the occupying power and the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Spehar said that "it is up to the parties to resolve the Cyprus issue and the UN they are here to help. "
Source: Philenews / By Frixos Dalitis