Greeks Cypriots must change mindset on negotiations - Akinci

Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akıncı has repeated his view regarding the need for the Greek Cypriot side to change its mindset on the Cyprus Issue. 

According to him, he is open to the possibility of coming together with the Greek Cypriot leader, Nicos Anastasiades for a social meeting but added that any such meeting should be of essence.

Akinci made the remarks when speaking to reporters on Friday following his routine weekly meeting with Prime Minister Tufan Erhürman.

He stated that the Turkish Cypriot side remained committed to doing what is necessary for a solution in Cyprus; and contrary to claims, he was not against the idea of coming together with the Greek Cypriot leader for a social meeting.

He however added that any such meeting needed to have a purpose.

There is no decision not to meet with Mr. Anastasiades. However we need a green light from the Greek Cypriot side. The Greek Cypriot side needs to adopt a positive stance regarding the future. We need to see signals or messages demonstrating to us this change”, stressed Akıncı, expressing his view that the social meeting with Anastasiades will most likely take place in the near future.

BRT