TALAT SAYS IT IS THE GREEK CYPRIOT SIDE WHICH SHOULD PROVE ITS WILLINGNESS TOWARDS A SOLUTION, NOT TURKEY
TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat has said that it is the Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias who should prove his willingness towards a solution in Cyprus.
The President’s comments are in reaction to Mr Christofias’ statement claiming that the way to a settlement in Cyprus could not be opened if there was no change in Turkey’s policies.
Strongly rejecting the views of the Greek Cypriot Leader, President Talat said `as Mr Christofias knows very well, the Turkish Cypriot Side – with the support of Turkey - proved its willingness towards a solution during the referenda on the UN Peace Plan.
`For us, it is Mr Christofias – who presented himself to the whole world as if he was in support of a solution but rejected the Annan Plan at the last moment - who should prove his willingness towards a solution`.
The President also reminded that the former UN Secretary General thanked Turkey for its policies in support of a settlement in Cyprus in his report on the Cyprus issue, adding that Ankara is still today maintain its backing to a solution.