Christodoulides Rejects Normalization of Occupation
President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the Republic of Cyprus is ready to participate in expanded talks on the Cyprus conflict, provided this is deemed necessary by the UN Secretary-General. However, Christodoulides rejects any confidence-building measures that would normalize the illegal status quo. The president emphasized to Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman a clear position against legitimizing the current occupation situation.