Talat: No Compromise in Equality and Security

Talat indicated that Greek Cypriots were giving the impression that they would like to postpone the talks until after May 1st. He then said, "They essentially rejected our offers without considering them."

Talat emphasized that the Turkish side would not waver in their insistence that such basic principles of political equality and security need to be included in any final agreement. The Prime Minister then said that the Turkish side is ready to compromise on issues apart from the basic principles.