Anastasiades: New Ankara gov't may affect Cyprus talks

Both sides in Cyprus must work to find a solution that does not create winners or losers on the divided island, Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades told Hürriyet in a recent interview, adding that a new government in Turkey may have a ?direct effect? on the talks that recent got back on track.
 
?Depending on who is going to form the coalition government in Turkey, or whether there is going to be a new election, I think the situation will affect Cyprus,? Anastasiades said. 

?I do not want to make any comments on the internal situation in Turkey. All I can say is that, as Cypriots, knowing that a key element of the decision-making is in Ankara, the situation is definitely dependent on the government that is in power and how helpful it might be,? he added.

Referring to the recently reinvigorated talks, Anastasiades said he and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Ak?nc?, who was elected in April, shared the same vision. ?It is indeed a crucial moment for Cyprus. Full of hope ? [We share] a vision to work tirelessly in order to find a solution on the agreed basis of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality in a single sovereignty, single-citizenship and single-international legal personality.?

?The climate is quite positive due to the political history of Mr. Ak?nc?. Of course, my own commitment is well-known. This is the moment that we have to work for in order to find, as soon as possible, a solution that will not create losers or winners,? he said.

?After 41 years, and with the presence of two leaders who are committed to the reunification of the island, I think we have a great chance. It is one of the best chances we have had ever since the problem was created,? Anastasiades added. 

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