Fidan: Two states side by side is most realistic Cyprus solution

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye continues to support the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as a guarantor state. Fidan made the remarks in a post on his NSosyal account about a working visit to the TRNC.

During the visit, Fidan met TRNC President Tufan Erhürman, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel and Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, discussing bilateral relations and recent developments on the Cyprus issue. He said Türkiye always regards the security, development and prosperity of Turkish Cypriots as a priority. "We believe the most realistic solution to the Cyprus issue lies in the two states on the island existing side by side," he said.

Fidan stressed that registering the equal sovereignty and equal international status of Turkish Cypriots is a priority condition for a fair and lasting solution. He said the international community should take into account the legitimate expectations of Turkish Cypriots and the existing realities on the island. He added that Türkiye will continue to defend Turkish Cypriot rights and interests on every platform. He congratulated the TRNC on the 43rd anniversary of its founding, to be marked on 15 November.