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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-01-06
CONTENTS
[01] PRESIDENT - LEDRAS STREET
[01] PRESIDENT - LEDRAS STREET
Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos said that the Greek Cypriot side
is ready, once necessary preconditions for the secure movement of the
people are fulfilled, to demolish the wall in front of the National
Guard observation post at Ledras Street, one of Nicosia`s most
commercial streets, within 24 hours.
Invited to comment information that the Turkish army has reacted
against the intention of the Turkish Cypriot leadership to demolish the
footbridge the occupation regime constructed at the northern end of
Ledras Street, Papadopoulos noted that information that seemed to be
true said there have been reactions to the initial statement by Turkish
Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat to dismantle the bridge.
Demolishing the bridge, the President said, is a step towards the
opening of the crossing point at Ledras street.
He added that the Greek - Cypriot side since December 2005 and later on
in July 2006 when UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs
Ibrahim Gambari visited Cyprus, has given in writing the preconditions
to open the crossing point, such as the withdrawal of the troops from
the region, the unmanning of the area, the restoration of adjacent
buildings and the demining.
He said it was inconceivable to move forward and build confidence and
good will measures and at the same time have citizens crossing over to
the other side along with Turkish military patrols, adding that this
would create tension.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and
occupied 37% of its territory.
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