Director General of the DG Structural Reform Support in the EU, Mario Nava said that the Commission strongly believes in the solution framework set by the UN for a bizonal, bicommunal federation”.
What we welcome is for the two leaders to discuss confidence building measures, which could pave the way for a resumption of talks,” he said.
“LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE THE EU PROPOSAL”
In an interview with Kathimerin he was quoted as saying that the EU was looking forward to seeing the proposal for the bloc’s further involvement in the Cyprus issue.
“We look forward to studying the detailed and thorough proposal of the president” he said.
“VAROSHA SHOULD BE HANDED OVER TO THE UN”
Referring to the Turkish side’s opening of Varosha ( Kapalı Maraş), Nava said the Commission was guided by the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council. “On this we are absolutely clear that Varosha should be handed over to the UN without any conditions.”
EU AID PROGRAM FOR TC COMMUNITY
Nava said the Commission has special services that work to promote reunification in Cyprus with specific actions. These services, he said, are under the umbrella of the EU aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community. “So we will continue to play an active role in the region as special emphasis is placed on the economy,” he said.
( Source CNA)
