Debates Parlamentares - Diário 016, p. 75 (2024-12-18)

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8. Taking into account the highly symbolic importance of Varosha for the Greek Cypriot community, theAssembly believes that returning Varosha to its lawful inhabitants, either in the framework of theimplementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789 placing it under the UN control, or as part ofa package of reciprocal confidence-building measures, would constitute a strong positive contribution towardsreaching a comprehensive settlement.

9. The Assembly welcomes, and stands ready to support, all initiatives aimed at building trust between theGreek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, such as direct dialogue and practical bi-communal co-operation projects at the level of municipalities, political parties, religious leaders, academia, civil societyorganisations, youth, etc.

10. The Assembly particularly praises both municipalities of Famagusta/Gazimağusa for establishingconstructive and future-oriented dialogue and encourages them to develop common bi-communal projectsaimed at preparing Famagusta, including Varosha, for a common future following the eventual solution of theCyprus issue. It calls upon the political leadership of both communities to facilitate and support such projects.

11. It also welcomes the direct dialogue between representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriotpolitical parties under the auspices of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, and encourages all political forcesfrom both sides to make actively use of this opportunity to build mutual understanding and dispel mistrust.

12. The Assembly takes note that the European Court of Human Rights recognises the ImmovableProperty Commission (IPC) set up by Türkiye in the northern Cyprus following the Court judgement in theXenides-Arestis v. Turkey case, as Türkiye's effective domestic remedy for claims relating to properties left byGreek Cypriots in northern Cyprus when they fled to the South in 1974. It underlines this possibility for thoseGreek Cypriots who so wish to apply for pecuniary compensation, exchange or restitution of their propertiesabandoned in 1974.

13. The Assembly notes that according to the official information provided by the IPC, so far it has received7 596 applications and concluded 1 775 cases. At the same time, the Assembly notes that, in most casesprocessed to date, the IPC has ruled for compensation in accordance with claims of the applicants, requestingrestitution in only 3.5% of the cases. In addition, it notes that, to date, no cases relating to Varosha have beencompleted.

14. Moreover, the Assembly understands that, for most Greek Cypriots lawful inhabitants of Varosha,applying to IPC, and even obtaining through it the right to return to their homes, which would remain under ade facto control of the Turkish Cypriot authorities, is not politically acceptable or practicable.

15. The Assembly calls upon all parties involved to resume in good faith the political process leading to thesettlement of the Cyprus problem on the basis a bi-zonal bi-communal federation with a single internationallegal personality, a single sovereignty and a single citizenship composed of two constituent States withpolitical equality, as described in pertinent UN Security Council resolutions, and endowed with full powers inmatters of assigned competence.

16. The Assembly urges Türkiye and the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community to abandon theirstance in favour of a “two-state” solution for Cyprus and to recommit to the political process leading to acomprehensive settlement of Cyprus issue on the basis of internationally agreed parameters.

17. The Assembly further urges the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community to reverse all steps takenon Varosha since October 2020, to refrain from any further unilateral actions in relation to Varosha that are notin accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and to implement as a matter of priority UNSecurity Council Resolutions 550 and 789 by placing the fenced-off area of Varosha under the UN control.

18. In addition, the Assembly calls upon all parties involved to devise and implement a package ofreciprocal confidence-building measures in accordance with international law, aiming at overcoming isolationof Turkish Cypriots, and promoting co-operation, for the benefit of both communities, and reunification of theisland.

Resolution 2563 (2024)

18 DE DEZEMBRO DE 2024_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. In the same vein, the Assembly regrets the announcements made by the President of Türkiye, andpractical moves taken by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community since October 2020, with a view toreopening access to the fenced-off area of Varosha. It considers the gradual opening of the fenced-off area asan unacceptable change of the status of Varosha as defined by the relevant UN Security Council resolutions,and thus a grave violation of these resolutions that undermines the prospects of reaching a comprehensivesettlement of the Cyprus issue.8. Taking into account the highly symbolic importance of Varosha for the Greek Cypriot community, theAssembly believes that returning Varosha to its lawful inhabitants, either in the framework of theimplementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789 placing it under the UN control, or as part ofa package of reciprocal confidence-building measures, would constitute a strong positive contribution towardsreaching a comprehensive settlement.9. The Assembly welcomes, and stands ready to support, all initiatives aimed at building trust between theGreek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, such as direct dialogue and practical bi-communal co-operation projects at the level of municipalities, political parties, religious leaders, academia, civil societyorganisations, youth, etc.10. The Assembly particularly praises both municipalities of Famagusta/Gazimağusa for establishingconstructive and future-oriented dialogue and encourages them to develop common bi-communal projectsaimed at preparing Famagusta, including Varosha, for a common future following the eventual solution of theCyprus issue. It calls upon the political leadership of both communities to facilitate and support such projects.11. It also welcomes the direct dialogue between representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriotpolitical parties under the auspices of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, and encourages all political forcesfrom both sides to make actively use of this opportunity to build mutual understanding and dispel mistrust.12. The Assembly takes note that the European Court of Human Rights recognises the ImmovableProperty Commission (IPC) set up by Türkiye in the northern Cyprus following the Court judgement in theXenides-Arestis v. Turkey case, as Türkiye's effective domestic remedy for claims relating to properties left byGreek Cypriots in northern Cyprus when they fled to the South in 1974. It underlines this possibility for thoseGreek Cypriots who so wish to apply for pecuniary compensation, exchange or restitution of their propertiesabandoned in 1974.13. The Assembly notes that according to the official information provided by the IPC, so far it has received7 596 applications and concluded 1 775 cases. At the same time, the Assembly notes that, in most casesprocessed to date, the IPC has ruled for compensation in accordance with claims of the applicants, requestingrestitution in only 3.5% of the cases. In addition, it notes that, to date, no cases relating to Varosha have beencompleted.14. Moreover, the Assembly understands that, for most Greek Cypriots lawful inhabitants of Varosha,applying to IPC, and even obtaining through it the right to return to their homes, which would remain under ade facto control of the Turkish Cypriot authorities, is not politically acceptable or practicable.15. The Assembly calls upon all parties involved to resume in good faith the political process leading to thesettlement of the Cyprus problem on the basis a bi-zonal bi-communal federation with a single internationallegal personality, a single sovereignty and a single citizenship composed of two constituent States withpolitical equality, as described in pertinent UN Security Council resolutions, and endowed with full powers inmatters of assigned competence.16. The Assembly urges Türkiye and the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community to abandon theirstance in favour of a “two-state” solution for Cyprus and to recommit to the political process leading to acomprehensive settlement of Cyprus issue on the basis of internationally agreed parameters.17. The Assembly further urges the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community to reverse all steps takenon Varosha since October 2020, to refrain from any further unilateral actions in relation to Varosha that are notin accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and to implement as a matter of priority UNSecurity Council Resolutions 550 and 789 by placing the fenced-off area of Varosha under the UN control.18. In addition, the Assembly calls upon all parties involved to devise and implement a package ofreciprocal confidence-building measures in accordance with international law, aiming at overcoming isolationof Turkish Cypriots, and promoting co-operation, for the benefit of both communities, and reunification of theisland.Resolution 2563 (2024)18 DE DEZEMBRO DE 2024_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________75

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