New details about Hristodulidis' 19 proposals in the Greek press

New details regarding the content of the 19 proposals presented by Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC) Leader Nikos Hristodulidis to TRNC President Tufan Erhürman have emerged in the Greek press.

ATTENTION-CATCHING 'CLOSED MARAŞ' DETAIL

According to the news in the Greek media, Hristodulidis' suggestions include a formula that includes giving the Closed Maraş to the UN administration and operating the Famagusta Port under the supervision of the European Commission.

In the news published on Philenews under the signature of Kostas Venizelos, it was stated that within the scope of the plan in question, it is envisaged to give the Closed Maraş to the UN administration in the first stage and then ensure the return of its former residents to the region. It was reported that the other leg of the plan includes the operation of Famagusta Port under the supervision of the European Commission.

Greek ANT1 also reported that the formula in question was among the 19 new proposals that Hristodulidis presented to TRNC President Erhürman. Thus, a new concrete headline regarding one of the 19 proposals that Hristodulidis has not shared with the public until today was reflected in the Greek press.

GCASC PRESIDENCY REMAINED SILENT

Following the news in the Greek press, Greek Cypriot Administration Press Office Director Viktoras Papadopoulos made a statement on the issue. Papadopoulos stated that the 19 proposals presented by Hristodulidis cover three areas: the essence of the Cyprus issue, Confidence Building Measures and negotiation methodology.

He did not confirm, but did not deny, whether the formula, which included giving the closed Maraş to UN administration and operating the Famagusta Port under the supervision of the European Commission, was among the 19 suggestions.

'FINLAND FORMULA IS ON THE AGENDA AGAIN'

Philenews wrote that the formula that deals with Maraş and Famagusta Port together is not new, and a similar proposal was brought to the agenda during the Finnish term presidency of the European Union in 2006.

The formula in 2006 included the transfer of Closed Maraş to UN administration and the operation of Famagusta Port under the supervision of the European Commission, as well as the removal of restrictions imposed by Turkey on the access of Greek Cypriot-affiliated ships to Turkish ports and aircraft to Turkish airspace. However, in the latest news in the Greek press, no definitive information was shared about whether this third element was among Christodoulides' existing 19 proposals.

'I WILL NOT ANNOUNCE THE 19 SUGGESTIONS AS A GUIDE OF PRINCIPLE'

TRNC President Tufan Erhürman made statements regarding the 19 suggestions presented to him by Hristodulidis at the press conference he held on his return to New York. Erhürman said that he would not disclose the content of the proposals in principle, and that the person who should explain the 19 proposals to the public was Hristodulidis, who brought them to the table.

Reacting to Hristodulidis' 19 new suggestions while working on the 7 Confidence Building Measures brought to the agenda by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Erhürman said, "Introducing 19 new articles when there are 7 articles is adding water to the already cooked food."