“The European Commission congratulates Tufan Erhrman on his election as leader of the Turkish Cypriot community,” the EC says in a brief statement issued on Monday evening and following a request from CNA during the briefing of accredited journalists.
“The European Union fully supports the resumption of negotiations for a viable and functional, comprehensive settlement within the framework of the United Nations and in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and in line with the principles on which the EU is founded and its acquis”, the announcement says.
“The European Union is ready to play an active role, with all means and tools at its disposal, in supporting all stages of the UN-led process for the reunification of Cyprus. In this regard the appointment of Mr Johannes Hahn as Special Envoy aims to contribute to the UN Secretary General’s effort to resume negotiations for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation in line with UNSCRs”, the EU Commission also notes.