Denktas: I Will Opt For Referendum But…

Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktas responded positively to the suggestion of Thomas Weston, U.S. Special Coordinator to Cyprus, for submitting the Annan Plan to a referendum and said, “I will accept immediately submitting the plan to a referendum. However, if the result will be a “No”, then you should officially recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).” Weston, surprised by the offer of Denktas, said; We cannot reply this now. �