The position that the return and opening of Famagusta will be beneficial for all of Cyprus[/B] and all Cypriots, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, was conveyed by a delegation of the Municipality of Famagusta in a meeting on Friday 18 March with the UN Secretary General's Special Representative to Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP Colin Stewart, according to an announcement by the Municipality.
As mentioned, the delegation of the Famagusta Municipality headed by Mayor Simos Ioannou, after delivering a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, had the opportunity to discuss with Mr. Stewart the developments regarding Famagusta and especially the opening of the enclosed city as well as the expected role of the United Nations.
The return of the enclosed city to its rightful owners, the opening of the harbour and the reconstruction of the city will become major historical milestones and milestones in the modern course of the island, the Famagusta Municipality delegation said, adding that it will be a first big bet for the cooperation and coexistence of the two communities. Stuart reiterated the commitment of the United Nations in relation to the resolutions concerning Famagusta and informed the Municipality's delegation that his office is closely monitoring the current developments, while, as noted, he prominently stressed that the goal of the United Nations is the return of Famagusta, which is sealed by the binding resolutions of the Security Council and the resumption of talks to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem.
Finally, the statement said that his office will be in contact with the Famagusta Municipality in case there are any developments on the Famagusta issue and that the United Nations is closely monitoring the issue.
Source: KYPE
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