Akıncı: “Status quo is not for benefit of Turkish Cypriots”

Mentioning the importance of establishing a positive structure approved by the two people and holding it to a referendum with determination, President Mustafa Akıncı said that the current status quo is not for the benefit of the Turkish Cypriots, especially for the youth.

During one of his receptions yesterday, Akıncı said they are working to find a permanent peace which will guarantee equality and security of both sides. Furthermore, pointing out that Cyprus issue has been negotiated for 47 years since 1968, Akıncı said that the aim is to begin a period which will be much better than today. Adding that this is not easy but his duty is to achieve the difficult goal, Akıncı underlined that status quo is not for the benefit of the Turkish Cypriots, especially for the youth.