"A new formation can be on the agenda, if it is recognized that there are two equal and sovereign states in Cyprus," said Denktas. " The talks were pleasing."
Denktas said the following about the talks:
"The talks were pleasing"
* We were able to convey that there are serious problems in Cyprus and that they are not overcome yet.
* The Turkish side has made a huge attempt in trying to make peace. It is impossible for us to forego our sovereignty.
* It was pleasing that Clerides said, "I don't intend to become the state of Turkish Cypriots. I don't have such a pretension."
Talks will continue in New York in October
* Now we will see the evaluation of the secretary-general and come together
with Alvaro de Soto in three weeks.
* We will meet with United Nations the secretary-general again in New York early October.
* Cyprus does not constitute a problem in Turkey's European Union (EU) bid. However, it would be a huge blindness for EU to admit Cyprus before a solution on the island. The EU would not be involved in such a big mistake. (NK/BB/EA/NM)
