Nicosia, Cyprus. The Committee of Occupied Communities of Kyrenia, Nicosia and Famagusta expressed support for President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue following a meeting at the presidential palace on Tuesday.
Committee chairman Michalis Tzortas said the members were briefed on recent developments, including the forthcoming visit to Cyprus by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Support for negotiations
Tzortas said the refugee community supported the government’s efforts to restart negotiations on the basis of United Nations resolutions and the principles and values of the European Union.
“Inaction is the worst risk,” he said, adding that “non-solution is not an option”.
He called on the executive and legislative authorities, the Church and other stakeholders to support efforts to reach a settlement.
Refugee community issues
The meeting also addressed matters affecting the refugee community, including the loss of use of occupied properties, place names, confidence-building measures and other issues related to the Cyprus problem.
Tzortas said the committee was satisfied with the information provided by the president.
He said the objective remained to preserve and strengthen Cyprus within the European Union so that all Cypriots could enjoy equal rights and the bloc’s four fundamental freedoms.
