Cyprus-related issues cannot be a ‘footnote’ while defusing tension in East Med, Ambassador Mavroyiannis tells CNA


Cyprus-related issues cannot become a ‘footnote’ in a broader Greek-Turkish dialogue that aims to diffuse tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, said the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations and negotiator of the Greek-Cypriot community, Andreas Mavroyiannis. Speaking about regional developments, Mavroyiannis told CNA that Cyprus must maintain a decisive role when it comes to its own affairs and that “the EU should reinforce us, not approach us as part of a package.”
 
In relation to efforts for the resumption of a Cyprus dialogue, Ambassador Mavroyiannis said that there is room for a procedural agreement between the parties involved, he said however that in order to go into substantial settlement talks “the necessary conditions need to be in place, allowing parties to negotiate.

(CNA)

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