Turkey continues to try to cover its negative policy on Cyprus, distorting the past, said Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou, replying to remarks by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
The Spokesman also said UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on the Cyprus problem, Alexander Downer`s remark on Wednesday in New York that lot more has been achieved than what Cyprus’ public opinion understands and that the UN does not wish to lose all that has been achieved, refers to the Turkish Cypriot side which avoids commitments and backs away from convergences, trying to eradicate the foundation of the negotiations.
Stephanou also said that President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias’ proposal about Famagusta provides for motives for all interested parties and would be mutually beneficial.
Speaking to reporters, Stephanou said that “Turkey continues to cover its negative policy on Cyprus, by maintaining the problem of the illegal occupation, violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus and distorting the past. This is what Mr. Davutoglu tries to do with his references to the 2004 referendum and the Anan Plan”.
