By Gifts Antoniou

The new data shaped by the Egyptian Court’s ruling on its ownership – property Sinai Athens analyzes the day before the transition to Cairo under the Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritisa delegation, which will manage the negotiation for a definitive resolved pending in relation to the monastery. The decision “It does not mention the ownership of the monastery on the worship sites” said the government spokesman yesterday, Paul Marinakisand this is an important “thorn” that will be found on the table of discussion. From the Egyptian point of view, respect and secure the right of religious duties are repeatedly reiterated, however, as sources with knowledge of the path of negotiations point out, this has never been in question, nor did it concern the judicial procedure. The same sources point out that the Agreement which had been expired by the two sides And under normal circumstances he would have been signed by Archbishop Damianos of the Sinai Monastery and the Governor of South Sinai, aimed at opposition to the judicial proceedings before the second -grade court ruling was issued. Since this development has not been prevented, the court ruling is now outsourced by that agreement. In essence, this implies that in order to settle the pending property – ownership issues related to the monastery, another formula should be found. It is estimated that a Presidential Decree or Legislation will be required by Egypt’s side or transnational agreement between the two countries. In any case, an upgraded handling. For this reason, it was considered that it would be better for the new framework to move to Cairo the Foreign Minister himself and not a committee with officials and technocrats.

The government spokesman reiterated yesterday “The clear will of our country to keep the agreed.” And added that “Greece has supported the monastery’s constant regime for centuries and will seek to conclude the agreement with the Egyptian side, just as we have said, on the basis of all those discussed and announced to the Supreme Cooperation Council of the two countries with a view to preserving the character of the monastery.”

Sources with knowledge of the negotiation and the consultations that had been made under the Supreme Cooperation Council point out that the two sides had reached a formula that included Four stages: The first step would be the Signature of Agreement on Asset – Propertyon the basis of which it would end the judicial proceedings. Subsequently, the Establishment of a Legal Entity of Public Law for Shareholders of Sinai Monastery in Greece. This move had been deemed necessary so that our country would not be abandoned that it is asking Egypt to recognize the Sinai Monastery as a legal entity without having done it itself. The next stage of the agreement was the Signature of Memorandums for the recognition of legal personality of Sinai Monastery in Egypt and Greece, aimed at protecting the monastery’s monuments. Finally, it was foreseen Signature of another memorandum, for religious tourism in Sinai Monastery.

What the Greek delegation that will travel to the Egyptian capital tomorrow is called upon to investigate is whether and to what extent Court of Justice changes Cairo’s perspective As for the data on which the discussion takes place. That is, if the Egyptian side considers that a new negotiation should be made from the beginning, based on new ones that have emerged after the court verdict.