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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-01-04
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[01] HOUSE PRESIDENT CYPRUS ISSUE
[01] HOUSE PRESIDENT CYPRUS ISSUE
President of the House of Representatives Marios Garoyian said on
Monday he could not make a positive prediction regarding the outcome of
the intensive direct negotiations between the leaders of the two
communities for a solution to the Cyprus problem, noting that the only
way to change the situation was to oblige Turkey to change its stance.
He pointed out that, if Turkey did not change its stance, ``we cannot
in any case comply with Turkey`s conditions to solve the Cyprus
problem, as Turkey is demanding,`` adding that in this sense ``the key
is in Ankara.``
Garoyian said that ``if Turkey decides that it is time to alter its
stance and comply with the acquis communautaire, comply with the
principles and values of the UN Charter and resolutions, then a
solution can be found, otherwise this situation will be perpetuated,
unfortunately.`` Asked about the talks for a settlement, Garoyian said
``we do not view them with favourable prospects, if one takes into
account the fact that Turkey`s will to shift its stance is nowhere to
be found.``
He added that the positions of the Greek Cypriot side were in line with
the acquis communautaire and UN principles, and that efforts were being
made to reach a bizonal bicommunal federation.
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