Compilation of news clips in English, in Turkish and then in Greek from Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation - 02.11.2013. Below - 2 Cyprus Newspaper reports: "UN left under no illusions over Cyprus talks after furious Anastasiades outburst" The comments add to fears that UN sponsored Cyprus peace talks starting anytime soon seem bleak. FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE • Saturday, 02 November, 2013 A furious Nicos Anastasiades has delivered a strongly worded outburst at the UN, saying the Greek Cypriot side does not tolerate blackmail or strict timeframes in efforts to bring about a settlement to the Cyprus problem - wherever it comes from. The comments add to fears that the prospect of UN sponsored peace talks starting anytime seems slim. Representatives from both sides have been holding discussions in recent months to prepare for formal reunification talks, which were expected to have commenced last month. Anastasiades comments came following a statement by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson that "the UN chief expressed the hope that the two leaders would overcome this deadlock during the upcoming visit of his Special Adviser, from 4 to 8 November, and resolve any other outstanding issues so that the date for the first leaders` meeting can be set and fully-fledged negotiations can resume without further delay." Anastasiades said "I would like to make clear once and for all that we do not tolerate blackmail and strict timeframes wherever they come from satisfying the vision of some to embark on a dialogue for the sake of the dialogue without the principles, the decisions and the UN resolutions being safeguarded by those who represent the International Organisation." Anastasiades added the National Council (top advisory body of the President in the handling of the Cyprus Problem) will convene in the coming days to assess the developments, noting he is certain that an answer will be given. The president saved special criticism for the Special Advisor of the UN Secretary-General Alexander Downer, who will be back in Cyprus for a new round of meetings on Monday. "Some should not live with the illusion that they will obtain laurels of success if they think they could lead us through blackmail in to a dialogue for the sake of the dialogue," he said, adding "we do not live in Australia; we live in Cyprus with its own particularities." "And they who are obliged to implement resolutions, should consider they should be the ones to uphold them and not promote the views of one side to expose the other," he said. Downer has now been left under no illusions over the perils facing the stalled process when he returns next week. Last week the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu accused the Greek Cypriot side of attempting to prolong the negotiation process, whilst also claiming that they also see the Turkish Cypriot side as the one, which has to be compelled for an agreement. The Greek Cypriot negotiating team say they want the declaration to lay out the basis of the talks and clarify the methodology to be followed. UN-brokered negotiations were suspended in mid-2012, as Turkish Cypriots walked off protesting against the south taking the European Union's rotating presidency. For close to four decades, Cyprus has been one of the most troublesome problems faced by the United Nations and to further complicate matters, a recent proposal by President Anastasiades on the return of Varosha has been touted at the two-day summit of EU leaders in Brussels last week. ------------------------ See also: http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/11/03/anastasiades-takes-the-gloves-off-2/ November 3, 2013 "Anastasiades takes the gloves off" Photo - Happier times: President Nicos Anastasiades with UNSG Ban Ki-moon in New York in September By Jean Christou RELATIONS between the Greek Cypriot side and the UN took a nosedive yesterday as President Nicos Anastasiades swapped his recent veiled criticisms for an all-out dig at the Secretary-General's Special Adviser Alexander Downer.

• published: 04 Nov 2013
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