The President of DISY, Anita Dimitriou, is leaving today for Brussels, where she will participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the EPP,at a time that, as she notes, is particularly critical for the Cyprus issue.
“I am leaving today for Brussels and the EPP Leaders’ Summit, at a very decisive moment for the Cyprus issue, following Ms. Olgin’s contacts and the Secretary-General’s ongoing efforts toward a new, expanded “5+1” conference,” Ms. Dimitriou stated.
According to the DISY President, at this stage it is considered necessary for the European Union European Union. As she noted, she will seek the support of the EPP President and the leaders of the party’s political family for the appointment of a European Envoy for the Cyprus issue.
“At this stage, we consider the more active involvement of the European Union to be very important. Following up on the letter I have already sent to the President of the EPP and the leaders of our political family, I will ask for their support—including through the influence they wield within the EU institutions—for the appointment of a European Envoy for the Cyprus issue,” she noted.
Ms. Dimitriou also stated that she will seek the cooperation of EPP leaders to exert pressure on Turkey to abandon its position on a two-state solution.
“At the same time, I will seek their support so that pressure can be exerted on Turkey to abandon its unacceptable two-state position, in order to move toward substantive talks,” he stated.
At the same time, he reiterated DISY’s position that progress in Turkey–EU relations cannot move forward without corresponding progress on the Cyprus issue.
“I will also reiterate our clear position that as long as Turkey remains intransigent, it cannot seek progress in its relations with the EU without corresponding progress on the Cyprus issue. Issues such as the lifting of visa requirements, the upgrading of the customs union, and participation in SAFE cannot move forward as long as Turkey remains unyielding,” he said.
In closing, the DISY President emphasized that the current situation calls for clear messages and concrete actions.
“The situation is critical; it requires clear messages and concrete actions from everyone. We will continue to work consistently and resolutely toward this goal,” she concluded.
