Tatar Meets UK Minister Doughty in London

Tatar Meets UK Minister Doughty in London

President Ersin Tatar met with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty, during his visit to London. According to information released by the Presidency, the meeting took place in the UK Parliament ahead of the informal Cyprus meeting scheduled for July.

President Tatar stated that the meeting was productive, providing him the opportunity to express his views and concerns regarding recent developments. He emphasized that he has always supported dialogue and believes that, even without a formal settlement, a bridge should be built between the past and the future. However, Tatar highlighted that this requires mutual respect and noted that the Greek Cypriot side continues to view itself as the sole legitimate government of the island. He stressed that, in contrast, the Turkish Cypriot people have their own state, democracy, and fully functioning state institutions that cannot be disregarded.

Tatar added, “A settlement can be found on our inherent rights, namely sovereign equality and equal international status. We want a realistic, sustainable and practical settlement to the Cyprus issue. After 60 years of failed negotiations for a federal solution, it is time to open a new chapter based on cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and good neighbourly relations.”

Tatar Meets UK Minister Doughty in London

President Tatar stated that the meeting with Stephen Doughty focused on preparations for the upcoming informal Cyprus meeting, while also referring to their previous bilateral meeting in Geneva in March. Tatar expressed his serious concerns in Geneva about the hostile and suppressive actions undertaken by the Greek Cypriot leadership against the Turkish Cypriot people regarding immovable property. Following his return from Geneva, he noted that these actions had escalated, including arrests and legal pressures directly targeting the Turkish Cypriot economy. President Tatar asserted that these actions undermine the renewed efforts of UN Secretary-General to create new momentum on the six thematic areas agreed upon in Geneva.

Source: TRNC Public Information Office

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