The proposal for Famagusta is very specific

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Christofidis: We expect the reaction of the other side and of course of occupied Turkey

The Government is ready to discuss Famagusta on the basis of the specific proposal submitted by the President of the Republic, said the Deputy Government Spokesman Christos Christofidis, commenting on statements by the Turkish Cypriot leader on the issue…

"Mr. Eroglou said that he is ready to discuss in relation to Famagusta, we are also ready, we have submitted a very specific proposal which provides for the return of the enclosure of Varosia to the legal residents, the opening of the port of Famagusta under "Under the auspices of the EU, of course the city will open under the auspices of the UN, and at the same time we said that we are ready to open a number of chapters in the accession negotiations of Turkey", he noted.

Mr. Christofides stated that the Government firmly believes that "such steps in relation to the enclosed area of ​​Famagusta, will not only save the city and give the rightful residents the opportunity to return to their property, but at the same time create a huge dynamic for the very solution of the Cyprus problem ".

The Deputy Spokesman went on to say that such steps would significantly improve the climate, adding that the enclosed area of ​​Varosia could be a place where real Greek and Turkish Cypriots would work together, and the "rehearsal general" for the overall solution. of the Cyprus problem.

"If Mr. Eroglu is ready to discuss, we have a specific proposal there and we expect the reaction of the other side and of course of occupying Turkey," he concluded.

Source: iKypros.com