President Erdoğan reaffirms Türkiye’s unwavering support for the TRNC, backs a two-state solution, and rejects any plan that compromises Turkish Cypriot sovereignty or security.
Erdoğan: “No Settlement Without Sovereign Equality for Turkish Cypriots”
Returning from his visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan once again underscored Türkiye’s unwavering support for the Turkish Cypriot people and reiterated his firm stance on a two-state solution for Cyprus.
Speaking to journalists aboard his flight, Erdoğan reflected on his participation in the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day celebrations in Lefkoşa, stating:
“We once again shared the pride and joy of the Turkish Cypriots. The 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation ended the Enosis dream and brought lasting peace to the island.”
🕊️ 50 Years of Peace – Thanks to Türkiye
Erdoğan emphasized that no blood has been shed on the island in the five decades since Türkiye’s intervention, calling it a guarantee of peace and stability in Cyprus. He pledged that this peaceful environment would endure with Türkiye’s ongoing support.
During the visit, he also met with TRNC President Ersin Tatar, reinforcing Türkiye’s long-standing partnership and strategic vision for the future of Northern Cyprus.
🏗️ Continued Investment in the TRNC
Erdoğan confirmed that economic and infrastructure development in the TRNC will continue, citing key projects such as:
- The New Lefkoşa State Hospital
- The Maraş Health Center
- Ongoing progress on the Lefkoşa Northern Ring Road
These initiatives reflect not only infrastructure enhancement but also Türkiye’s commitment to strengthening the TRNC’s sovereignty and self-sufficiency.
🔎 On TRNC Opposition Visiting South Cyprus
When asked about TRNC opposition leaders meeting with officials from the Greek Cypriot Administration and calling for a UN-supervised population census and international observers for the upcoming October elections, Erdoğan dismissed these efforts as:
“Marginal actions that do not reflect the will of the Turkish Cypriot people.”
He reaffirmed that Türkiye does not recognize the Greek Cypriot administration as a legitimate state, and ruled out any official visits to Southern Cyprus.
📢 A Clear Message: Sovereign Equality is Non-Negotiable
Erdoğan concluded with a firm statement about the political future of the island:
“Türkiye will not accept any settlement plan that does not guarantee the sovereign equality and security of the Turkish Cypriot people.”
This strong stance aligns with the growing two-state consensus within the TRNC and signals that Ankara’s Cyprus policy remains rooted in justice, security, and recognition of Turkish Cypriot identity. northcyprusinvesting.com, Investra.io