EU should be more involved in Cyprus settlement says Anastasiades

The European Union should be more actively involved in the efforts to bring about a settlement to the Cyprus, President Nicos Anastasiades told the European People’s Party leaders Summit taking place in Athens.

According to the Cyprus presidency, Anastasiades expressed his appreciation for the long-standing principled position observed by the EPP on the Cyprus problem and briefed the EPP leaders on the latest illegal actions by Turkey.

He also pointed out the need for a more active involvement by the EU with the continuation of the Turkish occupation and Turkish threats against an EU member-state.

According to a presidency statement, the president ascertained the determination of the EPP members to continue working towards reaching a solution on the basis of the UN Security Council resolutions and the EU values and principles.