Annan not warm against Powell’s mediation

Holding a press conference in European Parliament, Annan stated that there was little time and a will needed for a resolution by May 1. He added that the details over the issue had to be discussed on the negotiation table.

Annan stressed that he appreciated Powell but he had too work to pay attention on the problem.

UN secretary general added that for a long time he had been working on the Cyprus question and Alvaro de Soto was a very good mediator.

He went on to say, "After the negotiations started, the representatives of the countries which have good intention could participate in the process, hence the process could be finalized as soon as possible.

Kofi Annan added that he and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn’t exchanged any document regarding the issue and any progress could be proved by taking the same plan as basis.