Akıncı: “Anastasiades’ proposal does not address the security concerns of the Turkish Cypriot people”

President Akıncı stated that the written proposal made on 2 September by the Greek Cypriot Leader Nikos Anastasiades on the issue of security and guarantees does not address the security concerns of the Turkish Cypriot people.

In an answer to the TAK reporter, President Akıncı said that Turkish and Greek Cypriot sides, as well as the United Nations, agreed not to make any public statements regarding the negotiations until 14 September.

Akıncı said: “The tripartite meeting which will take place in New York on 26 September with the participation of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, was scheduled to be announced in our joint statement on 14 September. Despite our agreement, the Greek Cypriot Leader unilaterally announced the meeting – this was not appropriate.”

Akıncı also added that it is very important for the negotiation process that both sides act in accordance with to their agreements.