From London, which he visited, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Ersin Tatar, repeated his well-known position on the Cyprus issue.

Mr. Tatar stated that “recognition of the sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriots is a condition for their return to negotiations.”

As part of his contacts in London, Tatar met as part of the “delegation” of the pseudo-state with representatives of organizations of the Turkish Cypriot community. He also spoke to the Anatolo agency.

Mr. Tatar reiterated the position that “if there is to be an agreement in Cyprus, it must comply with the principle of two separate states”, and stated that “no one can force TDVK to accept the agreement by force”. .

Asked if mobility is expected in the Cypriot talks following the election of President Nikos Christodoulides, Mr Tatar stated that “President Christodoulides was elected with the support of extremist elements, said no to the Annan plan in the past and played an important role. in the disruption of the negotiations in Crans-Montana”.

“In that sense, we don’t think he’s going to say anything different,” he added.

Source: Kathimerini Cyprus.