The Greek Cypriot side has all the good will and determination for a compromise in the Cyprus talks, however Turkey must resume responsibilities and take all necessary decisions that will lead to substantial progress in the negotiations, Commissioner Photis Photiou has said.
Speaking on Sunday at an event for the unveiling of a bust of Stephanos Kyriakou who was killed during the 1974 Turkish invasion of the island and his remains were identified in July 2010, Photiou said that Turkey must first agree to end the island`s occupation and to abandon its unacceptable positions as regard the solution.
He added that the Greek Cypriot side and President Anastasiades carry on their tireless efforts to reach a mutually acceptable solution, one that will be just and viable, based on the EU acquis and the UN resolutions.
Photiou said that we hope that the negotiations will yield positive results the soonest adding that we must learn from the mistakes of the past and we must be united and have common goals and consensus.
Cyprus has been divided since the 1974 Turkish invasion. UN-backed talks between President Anastasiades and T/c leader Mustafa Akinci are currently underway with the aim to reunite the island under a federal roof.
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