In his statements after the meeting, Mr. Karoyan said that "within the data as they have been formed in our country, within the economic crisis, within the huge health issues, issues related to social inequalities, the challenges we have before us in terms of,In our view, what is most important in our country is precisely that many of us have to stand up for what is happening in our country, given the social inequalities, the challenges we face in terms of immigration and the course of the national issue given Turkey's intransigence, the global geopolitical data and the turbulence as they are formed and essentially our entry into a new Cold War.
He added that "sensing the criticality of the times and being aware of the enormous difficulties and challenges facing the world, society and our country, we believe that the ideal scenario would be for us all to agree on a number of issues relating to 7-8 pillars and from there onwards, together, united to fight the battle for society, for the homeland", noting that "it is time to suspend the party flags for five years if we can, and I think we can if we want to, and raise the flag of Cyprus".
For his part, Mr. Sizopoulos spoke of a constructive and interesting meeting, during which he had the opportunity to ask for clarifications on the DPA proposal and to present concerns and suggestions from the EDEK side, noting that "we are open to continue the dialogue because what is important today is how the political forces in any form will be able to cooperate reliably on the basis of a specific government programme, on the basis of a presidential candidate of known prestige and potential to implement such a programme, because these are difficult times for our country and we must wisely, synergistically and constructively support our citizens and our country".
Asked by a journalist whether persons who could support a broader cooperation were part of the discussion, the EPP President replied the discussions have not progressed to names, describing them as still premature, and noted that this prospect will be examined carefully, soberly and calmly in a reasonable period of time. "If it comes to fruition well, if not then necessarily alternative options will be made among which on the part of the EPP we will not exclude the possibility of an autonomous descent, but we will initially exhaust every room and possibility of forming a credible cooperation," he said.
In his turn, the President of the EPP confirmed that no specific names were discussed during the meeting, but the discussion was "in principle, about what is imperative for our country, in these difficult times, in all these dangers that we have recognized, in the special conditions that are created."
In his turn, the President of the EPP confirmed that during the meeting, no specific names were discussed, but the discussion was "in principle, about what is imperative for our country, in these difficult times, in all these dangers that we have recognized, in the special conditions that are created.
He further stated that "this is not the time for strongly ideological approaches, it is the time for practical policies applied on the basis of the facts as they are formed", concluding that "no matter how capable one or a party may be, it cannot substitute the value and importance of collective effort. Let us send a strong message to society that we have learned from our mistakes, we have become more knowledgeable and for that we provide both a perspective and a way forward."
Source: CNA
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