The European Union remains committed to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in response to a letter from DISY & EPP MEP Loukas Fourlas on Turkey's illegal actions in Varosha and its intransigent stance on the Cyprus problem.
In the letter, released to the media by the MEP's office, the Commission President says that Turkey's commitment and contribution to a peaceful settlement remains vital.[/B]
We will continue to uphold this position in all our political contacts with Turkey, she says.
On the issue of Varosha, the EU President unequivocally condemned Turkey's unilateral actions and the unacceptable announcements, as she described them, by the President of Turkey and the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community in July 2021, regarding the further opening of Varosha.
"The EU has also called for the immediate withdrawal of these actions and the lifting of all measures taken regarding Varosha since October 2020. Attempts to colonise any part of the Varosha by persons other than its inhabitants are unacceptable."
It adds that no action should be taken in relation to the Varosha that is inconsistent with the relevant UN resolutions.
"I would also like to recall that in 2019 the EU Council, in solidarity with Cyprus, adopted a framework of restrictive measures in response to Turkey's provocative actions and illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. CNA
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