As a relevant party, the Republic of Cyprus will take part at the conference in Geneva on January 12, the government has stressed, pointing out that the January meeting will deal with amendments to international conventions which concern the Republic.
Any other interpretations do not correspond to what has been agreed on December 1st by Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said in a written statement the Deputy Government Spokesman, Victoras Papadopoulos on Saturday following claims about the conference by the Turkish Cypriot side.
On December 1st, both Cyprus’ leaders agreed – in the presence of the Special Advisor of the UN Secretary General – to meet in Geneva on 9th January, on the 11th they will present their respective maps on the property issue. On the 12th of January, a Conference on Cyprus will be convened with the added participation of the guarantor powers. Other relevant parties shall be invited as needed, Papadopoulos said.
Consequently, the Deputy Government Spokesman stressed that, “it goes without saying that the Republic of Cyprus, as a relevant party, shall be present, since we are talking about a conference which aims, among other goals, to amend international treaties which concern the Republic.”
It is equally important, to ensure the presence of the EU, to which Cyprus belongs, as well as the presence of the UN and the Security Council said Papadopoulos.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Τhe leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, namely President Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci have been engaged in UN-backed talks since May last year, with a view to reunite the island under a federal roof
Source: CNA
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