It's not possible for the TRNC to be recognized - TRNC former president, Talat

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Former TRNC President, Mehmet Ali Talat has stated that the current president of Cyprus (south), Nikos Christodulides is anti Cyprus solution calling on the situation to be exposed to the world.

Speaking to Yeniduzen, Talat recalled a statement made by ex- TRNC President, Mustafa Akıncı when the Cyprus talks collapsed at Crans-Montana in 2017, saying, “This was the last attempt of our generation“, stating that Mustafa Akıncı was the one who “ignited” the spark for two states.

Talat mentioned that Mustafa Akıncı withdrew to the Presidential Palace after the Crans-Montana deadlock. Criticising the situation, he stated that there has been no effort to solve the Cyprus problem since then.

He claimed that the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodulides is even more opposed to a solution than his predecessor, Nicos Anastasiades and emphasised the need to expose this situation to the world.

Talat pointed out the importance of dialogue and communication with Turkey, saying, “We shouldn’t wander in the realm of fantasy. Just as right-wing circles may have delusions, some left-wing circles should not think they can solve the Cyprus problem by fighting against Turkey“.

However, he also drew attention to Turkey’s influence in various fields, saying, “We are experiencing days where we cannot make our own decisions…“

Emphasizing that it is not possible to make progress on the Cyprus issue if current policies continue, Talat underlined that the wrong policy is currently being pursued in every aspect.

Talat said, “Expressions such as the recognition of the TRNC or the acceptance of our ‘sovereign equality’, which are not fully clear, are used. People are confused. They also know that; Nothing like this will happen. It is not possible for TRNC to be recognised“, he said.

Talat said, “We need to act by determining policies towards the solution of the Cyprus problem. If we can find a solution this way, so much the better. If we cannot reach them, then we will pave the way for their isolation to be lifted by proving to the world that we want a solution” ,he said.

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