Oktay Eksi : Towards Cyprus Summit

“Now we are discussing about the traps of the Annan Plan. And we know that the issue will be taken up at the summit of the state to determine our final attitude. The point to be clarified in this meeting (or meetings) is, whether Turkey is giving up the idea that, Turkish Cypriots should form a relationship with Greek Cypriots on the basis of sovereign equality or not. If she gives up this idea, then there will be no problem because it is what the Annan Plan demanded. You can then sit at the negotiation table with Greek Cypriots and agree on the basis of the Annan Plan and then the whole world will congratulate you. Those journalists, who became tired of being Turks will sing victory songs because they know that after 10-15 years they can get rid of the responsibility by just saying, “Oops! I am sorry…”“… What happens if Turkey says that she will not give up sovereign equality in the island? Then everyone will criticize Denktas, who has no right whatsoever to upset our gentlemen.”�