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President Erdoğan: No one has the power to portray the Turkish ... President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke to journalists and answered questions on the plane after visiting Lefkosa (Nicosia), the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), to commemorate the Cyprus Peace Operation's 50th anniversary. President Erdoğan's visit to the TRNC to commemorate the 50th anniversary of July 20 Peace and Freedom Day has concluded. Stating that the unshakable ties between Türkiye and TRNC were once again emphasised on this historic day, President Erdoğan reiterated their support for Turkish Cypriots as the motherland and guarantor state, just as they did 50 years ago. President Erdoğan said, "I see the picture of unity we have given as the ruling party and the opposition as valuable. It has been recognised that the Cyprus issue is not only ours but the cause of 85 million people. This must be understood once and for all. No one has the power to portray the Turkish Cypriots, the island's constituent inhabitants, as a minority. During our visit today, we emphasised this point explicitly." Remarking that it is becoming clearer day by day that the two-state model is the only way to re…

TRNC leader backs Erdoğan's stance on Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus Turkish and Turkish Cypriot officials reaffirmed their commitment to security cooperation and the protection of Turkish Cypriot rights this week, as tensions in the Eastern Mediter...

TRNC Prime Minister Backs Erdoğan's Two-State Vision for Cyprus Lefkosa, The Gulf Observer: Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ünal Üstel on Sunday voiced strong support for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent remarks, reiterating that a fair, lasting, and realistic settlement on the island of Cyprus can only be achieved on the basis of two sovereign states. In a written statement responding to comments by Greek Cypriot Administration leader Nikos Christodoulides, Üstel said references to United Nations resolutions as the sole determinant of a settlement model reflect an insistence on a federal solution and a rejection of any alternative approach. He emphasised that such an approach dismisses a two-sovereign-state solution and seeks to impose a unilateral model on the Turkish Cypriot people. Reaffirming that “our position is clear, explicit, and indisputable,” Üstel stressed that this stance is neither temporary nor tactical. The TRNC prime minister said the position reflects the historical and legitimate will shaped by the Turkish Cypriot people’s long struggle for existence and self-determination. “President Erdoğan’s clarity on this iss…

TRNC minister: Turkish guarantorship key to Cyprus stability TRNC Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu on Wednesday declared that Türkiye’s effective guarantorship and military presence on the island constitute an absolute red line for Turkish Cypriots and serve as the primary guarantee of the Turkish-Greek balance in the Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking in a written statement issued through the Turkish Cypriot News Agency, Ertuğruloğlu emphasized that more than half a century of failed negotiations has proven that the Greek Cypriot side will not abandon its ambition to rule the island alone. Two-state solution sole viable option “The only reality on the island is the existence of two separate, sovereign and equal states living side by side,” Ertuğruloğlu stated. He added that seeking solutions on federation grounds amounts to a futile effort that not only wastes time but also attempts to weaken the basis of the national Cyprus policy. The minister noted that those who aspire to govern the TRNC must fully grasp this reality and demonstrate sincerity toward the Turkish Cypriot people. Annan Plan and Crans-Montana failures Ertuğruloğlu recalled that during the Annan Plan and Crans-Mo…

President Erdogan reaffirms 2-state stance, backs sovereign Turkish ... President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shared his views on current issues with journalists aboard his return flight after visiting the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Saturday. President Erdogan completed his visit to the TRNC following an invitation by President Ersin Tatar to attend the 51st anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation. During the visit, Erdogan took part in celebrations of the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day in Lefkosa, sharing in the joy and enthusiasm of the Turkish Cypriot community. The president emphasized that the Cyprus Peace Operation, conducted 51 years ago in response to international treaties, ended the violence against Turkish Cypriots and thwarted the "enosis" union with Greece. He noted that, since 1963, the operation brought peace to the island and asserted that no blood has been shed there for half a century, a peace maintained with Türkiye’s steadfast support. In a meeting with Tatar, Erdogan reiterated Türkiye's continued backing for Turkish Cyprus and emphasized support for a two-state solution on the island, affirming the reality of two distinct peoples and states. …

Presidential election in Northern Cyprus; Erdoğan's Gulf tour As always, it was a busy week in Türkiye’s political landscape. At the top of the national agenda were the presidential elections held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Another headline was President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the Gulf countries. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Chief İbrahim Kalın’s meeting with Hamas officials was the other significant event of the week. Presidential election in Northern Cyprus Tufan Erhürman, the candidate of the opposition Republican Turkish Party (CTP), won the presidential election held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on October 19. According to the TRNC Supreme Election Board, voter turnout stood at 64.87 percent. Erhürman received 62.76 percent of the vote, while his rival, incumbent president Ersin Tatar 35.81 percent. Following his victory, Erhürman stated that there will be no change in the TRNC’s close relations with Türkiye. “The Turkish Cypriot people have repeatedly demonstrated their will for a solution for Cyprus, together with the Republic of Türkiye, the guarantor of this whole island, …

Erdogan Backs Two-State Solution in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus Visit | en ... Local 1974 Cyprus problem turkey war Erdogan reaffirms two-state solution support during visit to occupied north Erdogan Cyprus Relevant News Cyprus defence firms showcase advanced systems at Eurosatory exhibition in Paris (photos) 28 June 2026 Cyprus solar households face major shift as net billing replaces net metering 28 June 2026 Holguín pushes EU role in Cyprus talks as questions grow over coordination with UN process 28 June 2026 Frixos Dalitis 21 July 2025 Facebook X WhatsApp Email Print Viber Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus during a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus on Sunday. The visit coincided with the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion . Erdoğan reaffirmed his long-standing position on what he termed “realities on the ground”—referring to the occupation—and urged the international community to recognise the breakaway state in the occupied north. MATTPRESS Speaking in Nicosia on Sunday evening, President Erdoğan expressed his full backing for Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s vision for a “two-state solution.” He no…

TRNC president backs Erdogan's warning on Eastern Mediterranean rights Home Türkiye TRNC president backs Erdogan’s warning on Eastern Mediterranean rights TRNC president backs Erdogan’s warning on Eastern Mediterranean rights Yenişafak English AA 23:26, 11/06/2026 , Thursday U: Update: 23:27, 11/06/2026 , Thursday AA Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhurman Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Tufan Erhurman voiced support for President Erdogan’s warning that any challenge to Türkiye’s and Turkish Cypriots’ rights in the Eastern Mediterranean would face a “very clear and very harsh” response. Erhurman said any move to exclude Turkish Cypriots from security, energy, and maritime issues cannot succeed. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhurman expressed full support on Thursday for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent warning regarding the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus. Commenting on Erdogan’s statement that “If the rights and interests of Türkiye and the Turkish Cypriots in the Eastern Mediterranean are targeted, I want it to be known that our response will be very clear and very harsh,” Erhurman said: “The…

Türkiye's guarantorship, military presence 'red line': Turkish Cypriot ... Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertugruloglu said Türkiye's effective guarantorship and military presence on the island are a "red line" for the Turkish Cypriot people, calling them the strongest guarantee of regional stability and of the Turkish-Greek balance in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ertugruloglu made the remarks in a written statement, according to the Turkish Cypriot News Agency. He said more than half a century of Cyprus negotiations had shown that the Greek Cypriot side would not change its mentality and would undermine any possible partnership arrangement. "Therefore, our stance is clear against approaches that try to make the Turkish Cypriot people pay the price of the lack of a solution through unjust isolations; the only reality on the island is the existence of two separate, sovereign and equal states living side by side," he said. Ertugruloglu said Türkiye's effective and actual guarantorship, as well as the presence of Turkish troops on the island, remained essential for the security of Turkish Cypriots. He said Türkiye's presence is also the stronges…

TRNC prime minister supports Erdogan's stance, demands two-state Cyprus ... Home Türkiye TRNC prime minister supports Erdogan's stance, demands two-state Cyprus solution TRNC prime minister supports Erdogan's stance, demands two-state Cyprus solution Yenişafak English AA 22:59, 28/12/2025 , Sunday U: Update: 02:57, 29/12/2025 , Monday AA See Yeni Şafak News More Often: Click and Add to Favorites on Google! AA TTurkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Prime Minister Unal Ustel, urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan The prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has reiterated that a lasting solution on the island is only possible through a two-state model based on sovereign equality. He firmly rejected any revival of federation talks. The prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ünal Üstel, has strongly endorsed recent statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the Cyprus issue, reiterating that a just and lasting solution can only be achieved through a two-state model. In a statement on Sunday, Üstel rejected any return to federation-based negotiations, asserting that the "chapter of federation is closed" and that Turkish Cypr…

Turkish Cyprus premier backs Erdoğan's remarks, reiterates 2-state ... The prime minister of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) voiced support for Türkiye's PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent remarks, stressing that a fair, lasting and realistic solution on the island is possible only based on two sovereign states. In a statement on Sunday, reacting to remarks by Greek Cypriot Administration leader Nikos Christodoulides,Ünal Üstelsaid recent statements citing U.N. resolutions as determining the form of a settlement reveal an insistence on federation and a rejection of any alternative. Emphasizing that this approach rejects a solution based on two sovereign states and aims to impose a unilateral model on the Turkish Cypriot people. Reiterating that “our position is clear, explicit and indisputable,” Üstel stressed that this view is neither temporary nor tactical. He said this stance reflects a historical and legitimate will distilled from the Turkish Cypriot people’s struggle for existence, adding: “President Erdoğan’s clarity on this issue is not merely a political thesis for us, it is a strategic compass that illuminates our path.” He said progress cannot be achie…