Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday reiterated support for a two-state solution on Cyprus, saying that ignoring the realities on the Eastern Mediterranean island would lead "nowhere."
"We believe a federal solution is not possible in Cyprus," Erdogan told at a commemoration ceremony soon after arriving on an official visit to Lefkosa, the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Erdogan, whose visit marks the 50th anniversary of Türkiye's Cyprus Peace Operation, also expressed Ankara's readiness to negotiate, discuss, and ultimately achieve a lasting peace and solution on the Island.
He further stated that the Greek Cypriot side "clearly" showed it had "no intention" of sharing political power or natural resources with the island's Turkish Cypriots.
"To date, the Turkish Cypriots and Türkiye have been the sincere parties striving for a solution, making sacrifices, taking risks, and showing their commitment," the Turkish leader added.
Comments