Anastasiades should brief about the content of the discussion he had with Ozersay and be accountable for his actions
Statement by AKEL C.C. Spokesperson Stefanos Stefanou on the questions the government refuses to answer
AKEL C.C. Press Office, 20 June 2019, Nicosia
As regards the legitimate questions raised about President Anastasiades’ dinner with Mr. Ozersay, which for days was kept a secret and made public in the occupied territories, the Presidency chose to answer by its silence. This in any case is the way the government handles all issues that put it in a difficult position. It avoids discussion and expects society and citizens to simply forget about it. But the issue is very serious and people quite naturally are waiting to hear from President Anastasiades answers:
- Why was the dinner kept secret?
- Why did Mr. Anastasiades choose to meet with Mr. Ozersay at a time when Turkish aggression in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus was reaching a climax?
- Why did Mr. Anastasiades proceed to such a move, given that everyone knows Mr. Ozersay’s position in favour of a two-state solution?
Mr. Anastasiades should brief about the content of the discussion he had. Was there an agreement or disagreement with Mr. Ozersay? Unless that is he wants us believe that the dinner was just of a social character and that nothing was discussed about the Cyprus problem.
Nikos Anastasiades must at long last understand that from the moment he was elected President of the Republic he is obliged to inform and be accountable for his actions, especially when these actions affect the very future of the country and its citizens. Let the government stop the issue from being degraded and respond in a concrete way.
