US EditionTurkey’s president says his support for a two-state deal on ethnically split Cyprus is absolute
TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS, JUL 20 – President Erdoğan reaffirmed backing for a two-state solution to resolve the Cyprus dispute and enhance relations with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
- During his visit to northern Cyprus today, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supported a 'two-state solution', stating `It is time for the international community to come to terms with the reality on the ground`.
- Only Turkey recognises the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and maintains over 35,000 troops, while diplomatic efforts have failed for decades.
- Amid the aftermath of the invasion, over 2,000 Cypriots are considered missing, and approximately 200,000 Greek Cypriots were uprooted from their homes.
- Turkey claims `Operation Attila` was a peaceful intervention, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists Ankara has a legitimate right to maintain a presence on the island.
- Cyprus remains the sole EU country with part of its territory occupied by Turkey, making it the only EU member state under occupation.
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Turkish President Erdogan has called on the international community to accept a two-state solution for Cyprus.
Cyprus has been de facto divided since 1974. Greek Cypriots and the UN are calling for reunification, but the Turkish President wants to maintain the division.
The status of Cyprus continues to cause tensions between the NATO partners Turkey and Greece. However, President Erdoğan insists on his vision for the future of the island.
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Turkey's president says his support for a two-state deal on ethnically split Cyprus is absolute
Turkish Cypriots celebrated Turkey’s military invasion of Cyprus that cleaved the island nation along ethnic lines 51 years ago.
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