Northern Cyprus to soon take its deserved place on international stage: Turkish vice president

Northern Cyprus to soon take its deserved place on international stage: Turkish vice president

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will quickly take the place it deserves on the worldwide stage, the visiting Turkish vice chairman stated on Monday.

“I believe that the TRNC and the Turkish Cypriot people, as a sovereign state and nation, will soon take their deserved place in the international arena, within the framework of international law,” Cevdet Yılmaz instructed a news convention in Lefkosa, the TRNC capital, on his first go to since taking workplace.

“We are already continuing our work in consensus and unity of hearts in this regard,” he added.

Yılmaz was accompanied by Ersin Tatar, president of the TRNC.

Yimaz added that Turkish Cypriots will steadily overcome the embargoes on it and embrace world connectivity.

“Turkish Cypriots have been facing these unjust embargoes for nearly 50 years, but we will overcome all these problems together.”

He known as the TRNC’s acceptance to the Organization of Turkic States as an observer state a “valuable step,” which is a major “indication of Türkiye’s two-state policy.”

“I believe the TRNC will advance politically, militarily, economically, and sociologically. We will continue to support the Turkish Cypriots with all our institutions and organizations.”

He said that Türkiye will proceed to advocate a two-state resolution for Cyprus, emphasizing {that a} resolution can solely be constructed on the realities of the island, which can contribute to regional stability and prosperity.

“Resolving the Cyprus issue in a just, permanent, and sustainable manner, ensuring the legitimate rights and security of the Turkish Cypriots, is one of our country’s most important priorities.”

“We have never walked away from the negotiating table in pursuit of a solution, but our policy is clear and open: we are always open to a solution based on a two-state framework.”

Yılmaz said that Türkiye is set to guard the territorial rights and pursuits of the Turkish Cypriots within the Eastern Mediterranean.

Source: www.anews.com.tr