Erhürman: Varosha proposal is not new, was also raised in 2006

President Tufan Erhürman recalled that a proposal put forward by Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides concerning Varosha and Famagusta Port had been presented in the past. Erhürman stressed that Famagusta Port is already open, and said that EU supervision does not in itself mean a direct guarantee of trade.

Erhürman said Varosha is part of a comprehensive settlement process and that talks on the issue should be conducted with the United Nations. He pointed out that the sides have not been able to agree even on more limited matters such as crossing points, and noted that the Varosha issue is far more complex, involving property, administration and security.