The decision by the Serbian company EXIT to withdraw from the music festival in the occupied territories was preceded by a systematic and discreet diplomatic effort by the Republic of Cyprus, aimed at preventing the exploitation of an international event in occupied Kyrenia, government sources told CNA.
According to CNA, EXIT’s decision was preceded by a systematic and discreet diplomatic effort by the Republic of Cyprus, aimed at preventing the exploitation of an international event in occupied Kyrenia. Even more importantly, it was noted that, through these contacts, the prospect has now opened up for the event itself to be moved to the free areas of the Republic of Cyprus.
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From the very beginning, according to the same sources, the effort focused on highlighting the problematic nature of the approach to holding an international event in occupied Kyrenia, given that it could be exploited by the occupying entity.
EXIT’s decision to withdraw is a significant result of this effort, it was noted. It was noted that it is also particularly significant that the company itself, as stated in its announcement and as a result of the contacts that took place, now appears to have a much clearer understanding of the historical and political reality in Cyprus and of the particular significance of occupied Kyrenia.
Of even greater interest is the intention expressed by company representatives to explore the possibility of relocating the event to the free areas of the Republic of Cyprus, it was noted.
This, according to the same sources, is a prime example of what targeted diplomacy can achieve when conducted with persistence, discretion, and a specific goal in mind.
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