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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias' interview with the DPA News Agency

JOURNALIST: In recent months, intensive talks have been held between the involved sides. What is Athens pursuing? N. KOTZIAS: We want a solution to the Cyprus issue. But what's the problem? The problem is the occupation of the northern portion of the island by the Turkish army. We need a solution that ensures maximum security for the Turkish Cypriots, but also provides the maximum possible security for the Greek Cypriots. Cyprus must be a sovereign state, a member of the EU and the UN. So the Turkish army will have to leave. Turkey will not be allowed to have...


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