The present system of ensures in divided Cyprus needs to be abolished and the withdrawal of international troops is a should earlier than long-term stability is achieved, the Russian Overseas Ministry has mentioned.
The sturdy assertion got here hours solely earlier than a scheduled assembly in Moscow on Thursday between Cyprus Overseas Minister Nikos Christodoulides and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
“Russia firmly helps a viable and honest resolution to the Cyprus problem on the premise of the worldwide authorized framework, as outlined by UN resolutions for a bizonal, bicommunal federation with a single sovereignty, single citizenship and single worldwide persona,” it mentioned.
“The abolition of the present system of ensures and the withdrawal of international troops is a should in order to result in long-term stability on the island,” it added.
The Ministry additionally identified that Russia is just not in favour of a revision of the mannequin for a Cyprus resolution, or a change within the negotiating framework.
Russia helps the efforts undertaken by the UNSG within the framework of his good workplaces` mission to renew the bicommunal dialogue, it additionally mentioned.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37% of its territory.