To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy towards the new legislation passed by the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus officially commemorating the 1950 Enosis referendum; what assessment they have made of the impact of that legislation on the Cyprus Talks process; and what representations they have made to President Anastasiades.
Answered on
11 April 2017
The Government takes every opportunity to support the Leaders of both communities in their efforts to seek a solution to the Cyprus issue. This includes encouraging them to overcome potential setbacks such as this. The Foreign Secretary discussed this and other issues relating to a Cyprus settlement with both Leaders last month. We are therefore encouraged by the Leaders' joint statement of 2 April reconfirming their commitment to finding a solution taking into account the concerns of both communities, and we welcome the announcement that talks will resume on 11 April.