The Greek Cypriot side dismissed on Monday reports in the Turkish press that it has submitted a map at the negotiations for the Cyprus issue.
Reliable sources told CNA that Turkish daily `Milliet` reports is mainly Turkish propaganda, adding that the Greek Cypriot side has not submitted any map at the negotiating table.
The same sources told CNA that the Greek Cypriot side submitted a proposal on the territory chapter, in which it expresses its positions, adding that the Greek Cypriot side`s aim is to secure the maximum possible return of territories.
According to Turkish daily “Milliet”, the Greek Cypriot side has submitted a map, based on which Turkish Cypriots will get 25% of the territory of the island, in contrast to 29% which was foreseen by the Annan plan in 2004.
The Republic of Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and still occupy 37% of this Mediterranean EU island.
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades decided to suspend his participation in the UN backed negotiations for a solution of the Cyprus problem, after Turkish seismic exploration vessel Barbaros entered last month Cyprus` exclusive economic zone a few days after Turkey issued a maritime order (NAVTEX) for the area.
