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Menelaou: No deviation from federation in Cyprus negotiations

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Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou has firmly stated that the framework for any new settlement plan in Cyprus remains federal and does not entertain alternative solutions.
He rejected an independent report suggesting a shift towards a two-state solution, emphasizing strict adherence to a bi-zonal bi-communal federation.
Menelaou reiterated these points during an appearance on Sigmalive's program "Μεσημέρι και Κάτι."
The negotiator's comments clarify ongoing discussions regarding the Cyprus conflict and the agreed-upon framework for negotiations.

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Menelaos Menelaou, the Greek Cypriot negotiator, has firmly rejected a report by The Independent that suggested the possibility of a new approach to the Cyprus settlement that might include a two-state solution. He reiterated that the framework for any potential settlement plan remains focused on a federal solution. Menelaou emphasized that there is no intention to explore an intermediate position between federation and a two-state arrangement.

In his statements on Sigma TV, Menelaou clarified that the ongoing negotiations adhere strictly to the agreed framework of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. He reinforced the message that the parameters of the Cyprus talks are clear and that there are no discussions or considerations for diverging from the federal model outlined in previous agreements. The negotiator’s remarks aim to solidify the Greek Cypriot side's commitment to a federative approach as the only viable path forward in resolving the long-standing division of Cyprus.

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