"Cyprus - Statements by the President of the Republic
“Our positions are positions of principle”, the President of the Republic Mr Demetris Christofias stated yesterday referring to the issue of the settlers, adding that these positions are based on the International and European law and the declarations on human rights.
In statements to the press on his return to the Presidential Palace from the Nicosia airport, where he held talks with the Turkish Cypriot leader Mr Mehmet Ali Talat in the framework of the direct negotiations on the Cyprus problem, President Christofias said that he had a long tête-à-tête with Mr Talat during which they exchanged views on current issues, they both expressed their positions on various issues that remain unresolved and discussed them in a constructive manner."
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