Nicosia: A solution to the Cyprus issue first and any discussions about gas with the Turkish Cypriots to follow

According to the Cypriot government representative, the national wealth of Cyprus belongs to the State and only after the solution of the Cyprus issue the Turkish Cypriots will begin to enjoy the benefits arising from the utilization and exploitation of this natural wealth

The Council of Heads of parliamentary parties of Cyprus met today under the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis. During the meeting the council made clear of its intensions not to accept any attempt to debate about gas.

Following the meeting the Cypriot government representative Nikos Hristodoulidis stated among other that the national wealth of Cyprus belongs to the State and only after the solution of the Cyprus issue the Turkish Cypriots will begin to enjoy the benefits arising from the utilization and exploitation of this natural wealth.