In the search for a solution for the Cyprus Problem, the respective leaders of the parties in the negotiations should strive for the welfare and the prosperity of the Cypriot people and look after and protect their interests.

"Without wanting to underestimate the difficulties in reaching a negotiated solution to our problem, it seems to me, that after several decades of confrontation it is now time to look ahead" - Dr. Kypros Chrysostomide

Turkey has been invited by numerous decisions and resolutions to recognize Cyprus and lift its military occupation in the island

The present situation regarding the Cyprus problem brings to mind significant older efforts to restart negotiations under almost identical circumstances, after they had been put on hold for some time.

It is for this reason that the Greek Cypriot side expected - and still expects - to find in the leadership of the Turkish Cypriots an ally in its efforts to reduce this serious problem within the framework of striving for a solution.