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13 January, 2017Akıncı: “A solution alone is not enough”
13 January, 2017UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated that they are at the point to reach a bi-zonal, bi-communal federal solution in Cyprus.
Pointing out that there are many situations of disasters in the world, Guterres said that Cyprus can be the symbol of hope for the world at the beginning of 2017.
Congratulating the leaders for their courage and determination during the last 20 months, Guterres described yesterday’s session as being “extremely constructive”.
UN Secretary General stated that it would be necessary to find instruments that eliminate the security concerns of the Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities. Guterres also said that they are not looking for a quick fix. “We are looking for a solid and sustainable solution for Cyprus, and we will be working as long as necessary in order to achieve that goal,” said Guterres.
Reiterating thatany solution would not just be a consensus among the leaders, but also one that would have to be endorsed by both communities at a referendum, Guterres added, “This is not an easy situation. We need to reach a mutual agreement that both communities will accept.”