A solution can be reached if all sides have a positive attitude, President Mustafa Ak\u0131nc\u0131 said, but added that, \u201cthere is no need to extend the negotiations; what we need is determination\u201d<\/p>\n
President Mustafa Ak\u0131nc\u0131 was speaking during a press conference he held during his trip to New York, where he was invited by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to resolve the previous deadlock in the Cyprus talks. President Ak\u0131nc\u0131 emphasized that the Geneva Conference would be a \u2018solution conference\u2019 at this stage.<\/p>\n
Pointing out that the issues on the Cyprus problem have been discussed for a long time now, Ak\u0131nc\u0131 said that mutual steps should be taken by both sides from now on. He emphasized that the Turkish Cypriot side has already expressed its determination for a solution and said that it was \u201cthe Greek Cypriots\u2019 turn\u201d to demonstrate a similar resolve.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth sides have agreed on the path to follow during the meeting organized by the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Preconditions have disappeared and the way to Geneva has opened up\u201d said President Ak\u0131nc\u0131.<\/p>\n
Pointing out that the Turkish Cypriots also have rights over the natural resources of the island, Ak\u0131nc\u0131 added that cooperation opportunities would open up if an agreement is reached.<\/p>\n
Stressing that Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Anastasiades understood that preconditions would not be accepted, President Ak\u0131nc\u0131 underlined that the Turkish Cypriot side adheres to previous agreements and has no preconditions.<\/p>\n
President Mustafa Ak\u0131nc\u0131 will return to the island this afternoon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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