The initiative issued a declaration at a press conference at Chateau Status Restaurant in the buffer zone yesterday.
Speaking on behalf of the civil society organizations in South Cyprus, Themos Demetrious said that the elections of Demetris Christofias as the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration had raised the hopes for a solution.
But, he complained that the talks aimed at bringing a solution to the problem are moving very slowly.
Underlining the need to give momentum to the talks, he said Turks and Greek Cypriots should work together to encourage their leaders towards a solution.
Speaking on behalf of the societies in the TRNC, Sener Elcil said that the division of the island cannot be continued any more and stressed the need to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem and to set an example for peace in the whole region.
He noted that they maintain their determination to support the peace process.
We never went anywhere to attack anyone. We never stole anyone's land. We never expanded out from our little tiny space in all of 10,000 years. Funny types of bullies that sit back enslaved for hundreds of years, remaining oppressed to the present day by 70 Million foreigners ...
