Greek Prime Minister Simitis’ Response to Erdogan

In a joint press conference with the Czech Prime Minister, Mr. Simitis stated characteristically, expressing Greece’s position and the position of the Greek EU Presidency, that the problem should be resolved based on International Law and within the framework of the UN at the initiative of the UN Secretary General. He called on Turkey to accept the Annan Plan as the basis for negotiations between the interested parties for a decision to be reached by the two communities on the island based on the Annan Plan and under the UN auspices.