CYPRUS: Greek and Turkish Cypriots, together with Greeks and Turks, yesterday presented submissions to the UN Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, on his plan for the reunification of Cyprus, divided since Turkey occupied the northern third of the island in 1974, writes Michael Jansen in Bürgenstock, Switzerland
Greek sources were speculating last night that Mr Annan would present his final plan to the UN Security Council on Friday, hoping for approval to make it difficult for either Cypriot community to reject it.
The European Commission yesterday approved the plan.
Earlier, former president of Cyprus, Mr George Vassiliou, who is part of the Greek Cypriot delegation, reiterated its demand for a "functional and viable" settlement.
He predicted there "will be an agreement" which will be submitted in a referendum to the communities on April 20th.
According to a source close to the talks, the President of Cyprus, Mr Tassos Papadopoulos, submitted a list expressing opposition to a number of provisions, including those permitting Turkish settlers to remain, exemptions from EU law on the freedom of citizens to circulate, reside and work throughout the country, and security provisions.
The source said also the Greek Cypriots were demanding more territory in exchange for accepting the EU exemptions demanded by the Turkish side.