Government Spokesman Vassilis Palmas has said that the Greek Cypriot side has no indication that Turkey or the Turkish Cypriot side have any will to begin a dialogue to solve the Cyprus problem, noting that if Turkey believed that "at this or any future stage there should be no movement, then things will be difficult." Palmas said if there was "any political will on behalf of Turkey to create the conditions to move forward regarding the Cyprus problem, then there is a possibility to make progress through the 8 July 2006 agreement."
Replying to questions, Palmas said "we have repeatedly proven our intention and will to create circumstances and conditions for progress regarding the July 8 agreement." "From thereon, in order to create the conditions for improvement and progress regarding an agreement reached between the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot side and the United Nations, the positive will of both sides is necessary," he pointed out.
Asked about the July 8 agreement in relation to the forthcoming elections in Turkey, Palmas said that "due to the fluid political situation in Turkey there is immobility regarding the July 8 agreement." "We, the government, have said many times that the key is in Ankara and in Turkey," the Spokesman added.
Source: Cyprus News Agency
