Cyprus still occupied still devided 1974-2018

“ ” “Despite our disappointment, what I wish to emphatically stress and convey is that the vision of the people of Cyprus is no other than ending the unacceptable status quo and establishing a federal state which would ensure to following generations of Greek and Turkish Cypriots conditions of stability, for a safe, prosperous and peaceful future. A state free from any foreign interventions and dependencies; “a normal state”, as the UN Secretary– General rightly said. A state led by Cypriots for Cypriots. I yet again urge Turkey and our Turkish Cypriot compatriots to realize that it is only through mutual respect and compromises and not obsolete fixations to failed practices that we will achieve a viable and lasting settlement; a settlement which should leave neither winners nor losers and fully respect and address the sensitivities and concerns of both communities. This is the only way for Cyprus to fully utilize its potential and exploit its unique geographical position”. President Anastasiades, 72 nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 2017