Turkish Cypriot chief Ersin Tatar stated he raised the difficulty of arrests for embezzlement of Greek Cypriot belongings within the Republic of Cyprus throughout a casual dinner in New York, with the UN Secretary Normal asking President Christodoulidis to “grant amnesty”, as he stated .
In an interview with the unlawful Bayrak, Tatar reiterated his insistence on a two-state answer and the necessity to verify “Turkish Cypriot sovereignty” and said that the Turkish Cypriot facet will sit right down to negotiations provided that “nationwide sovereignty and political equality” are acknowledged.
Concerning the arrests, he stated he defined the method to the Secretary-Normal, who listened with shock, he claimed, and advised Mr Christodoulidis “to grant amnesty”. “The Secretary Normal was clearly disturbed by this. Mr. Christodoulidis stated: 'I can't do something, the method is within the courts,'” he added.
Saying that he was at all times prepared to satisfy on varied points with the I/O facet, he stated an impression was created that he at all times refused the tripartite assembly, “which by no means displays the reality.”
Mr. Tatar additionally stated that they expressed their new coverage on each platform and within the casual assembly in New York with the help of Turkey.
He added that he reiterated that they’ll solely sit on the desk when “nationwide sovereignty and political equality” are acknowledged.
Recalling that the problems of direct flights and direct commerce had been additionally mentioned on the assembly, Mr. Tatar stated that President Christodoulidis didn’t settle for these points.
He additionally said that the UK, as a guarantor nation, can train its sovereign rights in Cyprus, whereas the Turkish Cypriots can’t but train their sovereign rights.
Ersin Tatar stated that the proposal for a single citizenship and identification, with parallel demilitarization, just isn’t acceptable, as it would result in the assimilation of Turkish Cypriots.
He insisted on the necessity to assert their sovereignty, selling the answer of two sovereign and equal states, as he stated, underneath the umbrella of the EU, which he believes serves each communities.
He added that the UN Secretary Normal acknowledges the totally different positions of the 2 sides and believes {that a} answer may be reached if they arrive nearer.
Mr. Tatar additionally added that the 4+1 format is a improvement, as Turkey may even take part, which he considers as a assure for the Turkish Cypriot facet. The assembly, he stated, will likely be casual and prone to happen in January or February.
Relating to the potential for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement, he famous that this may profit Greece extra economically, which might suggest options to the Republic of Cyprus as nicely.
Lastly, Mr. Tatar expressed hope for the opening of the gate to Hamit Madras and different crossing factors, similar to a highway via Kokkini.
Supply: KYPE
