Cyprus Talks: Akinci accuse Greek Cypriot side of lacking goodwill, calls for constructive approach

Turkish Cypriot president, Mustafa Akinci has accused the Greek Cypriot side of lacking a goodwill towards the Cyprus prob and setting preconditions instead of tabling constructive proposals.


Akinci made the remarks on Thursday when speaking to youths in North Cyprus. According to him, the biggest aim was to reach a solution to create a Cyprus where the young generations would be able to build a future in peace and comfort.

He however said that, one sided goodwill and constructive approach were not enough for a solution, urging the Greek Cypriots side to respond to the steps taken in this direction.

“Unfortunately, we are encountering preconditions rather than constructive and creative proposals,” he said.

Both leaders of the divided island met on Wednesday but failed to agree on a way forward and instead mandating the UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide to carry out shuttle diplomacy between the two sides.

Cyprus Mail