Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has emphasised he will not present the Cypriot people with an interim solution under any circumstances, stressing the matter with a triple ‘no’ upon return from his latest meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Friday.
The President denied he would be inclined towards an interim solution, expressly emphasising “no, no, no” when questioned by journalists on the matter. He added that he hoped his answer would satisfy the public, including those who voted either ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to the Annan Plan.
“The people will have a completed agreement placed before them,” Anastasiades said.
He mentioned the issue of the rotating presidency remains “thorny.”
According to the President the two leaders also discussed the issue of powers to be held by the central government, along with the powers bestowed upon the state governments, and the responsibilities the state will have regarding its international obligations.
Asked if he had seen progress, the President replied that there is convergence on the majority of issues involving the powers of the central government, though loose ends remain. He added, however, that the differences were not substantial.
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