Anastasiades' proposal for the involvement of the international actor in the efforts to restart the dialogue on the Cyprus problem[/B] has also met with a positive response from Berlin.[/B] The President of the Republic explained to the German Chancellor the framework within which a country initiative can be manifested to put pressure on Turkey to stop poisoning the process and to cooperate.
The recommendation is based on the proposals put forward from time to time by the Greek Cypriot side with a view to restarting the talks, with an emphasis on the package of substantial Confidence Building Measures put on the table by Nicos Anastasiades two years ago. This is the proposal rejected by the Turkish Cypriot side twice and includes Varosha, Tymnos airport and Famagusta port.
The challenge is for the heads of state and government who have the power and ability to act as message bearers. To convince them that accepting the MoU, as well as the resumption of talks, is in the interest of Turkey itself, which they will call on to abandon the absurd claims about the form of the solution, the aggressive rhetoric and the provocative violations of sovereign rights. An initiative under the coordination of the UN, aiming at a solution of a bizonal bicommunal federation as defined in the Security Council resolutions and in accordance with the European acquis.
As he did during his discussion with the French President, the President linked the situation in Cyprus with the Russian invasion of Ukraine before Olaf Scholz. He drew particular attention to the fact that Europe is facing the consequences of a war in full swing and should therefore not be tolerant of moves that maintain high tension in a second field. It must also understand the urgent need for a solution to the Cyprus problem, which will contribute to the peace, stability and security of the entire region.
The German Chancellor also seemed to agree with the second part of Anastasiades' suggestion for a substantially active involvement of the European Union in the negotiation process when it is reactivated. He attributed this to the fact that the Cyprus problem is also a European problem and must be treated as such.
Apart from the assurances he gave behind the closed doors of his office, Scholz's attitude during the joint press conference with President Anastasiades is recorded as extremely important. The German Chancellor reiterated several times the need to respect international law, expressing confidence that Cyprus' differences with Turkey would be resolved through dialogue. Regarding the form of the solution, he reiterated that Berlin remains firmly committed to a solution of a bizonal bicommunal federation, sending another strong message to Erdogan.
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