LEFKOSA (AA) - Discussions on the joint text, which is given as a precondition by Greek Cyprus for negotiations, continue step by step, said United Nations special envoy to Cyprus Alexander Downer in a joint press conference with President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, in Lefkosa on Wednesday.
Downer said that representatives of Greek Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus work on a joint declaration, underlining that UN Secretary General expects completion of the declaration in a week. Downer also added that he hopes to get a reconciliation between both sides.
The government of Greek Cyprus administration approved that they will lift up blockage on Turkey's EU admission in response to implementation of additional protocol by Turkey. Greek Cypriot administration also added that they will accept trade between EU and Northern Cyprus via the port of Gazimagusa, in answer to transfer of Maras to UN.
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