Erhürman: Our Wish Is for Christodoulides to Be Persuaded to a Settlement

Turkish Cypriot leader and President Tufan Erhürman made remarks on current affairs as a guest of Mustafa Alkan on the Er Meydanı programme broadcast on Kıbrıs Genç TV. Erhürman said the aim is to persuade Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides to accept a settlement, and that diplomatic contacts must continue to reach a solution. He said, “My concern is to achieve results.”

Erhürman said dialogue should continue not only at presidential level but also with the EU, the UN, Greek Cypriots and diplomatic circles. He said the problems faced by children of mixed marriages in obtaining Republic of Cyprus identity had entered UN and EU human rights reports. He also noted that a case opened at the European Court of Human Rights had been assigned a number, and that merits discussions would begin.

Erhürman said efforts would continue for citizens who cannot enter Turkey due to N-82 and G-82 codes. Noting that he has marked one year in office, he said a press conference would be held to explain work carried out since the 6 December elections.