The need for more active involvement of the European Union in the Cyprus problem, President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades pointed out during yesterday's meeting of leaders of the European People's Party (EPP) in Athens that the ongoing occupation and threats by Turkey are directed against an EU member state.
According to a statement by the Presidency of the Republic, during his intervention, President Anastasiades expressed grateful thanks for the firm and long-standing principled stance of the EPP regarding the resolution of the Cyprus problem and provided an update on Turkey's latest illegal actions.
He further stressed the need for more active EU involvement, since the ongoing occupation and threats by Turkey concern and are directed against an EU member state.
President Anastasiades noted with great satisfaction the determination of the EPP members to continue working towards finding a solution based on UN Security Council resolutions and EU principles and values, as stated.
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