Based on this information, write a new short title in English: “The reality on the island is that two communities live separately from each other” – BRTK

Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, said: “The reality on the island is that two communities live separately from each other, now both communities have drawn their own paths, live their own lives, cut their own navel and continue on their own path.” he said.

Fidan noted that the search for forcibly uniting these societies under a formula and bringing them into power sharing is not a search that will yield results.

Regarding the US lifting the arms embargo for the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), signing an agreement with the Greek Cypriot Administration and attempting to establish a base, Fidan stated that there is no need for a new military activity in Cyprus. Stating that they closely follow the movements that change the balance in security, Fidan said, “Türkiye is ready for all kinds of scenarios.” he said.

Noting that the parties in Cyprus continue their intentions regarding diplomatic pursuits, Fidan stated that there may be quadruple or five-way meetings hosted by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the future.

Fidan said that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will come to Turkey again for the High Level Cooperation Conference in January or February 2025.

Fidan evaluated the agenda and answered questions in the A News live broadcast he attended.

– “As a result of the wrong decision of the EU, the Cyprus issue suddenly became a problem in the EU”

Fidan pointed out that the Cyprus issue suddenly became a problem in the EU as a result of the wrong decision taken by the European Union (EU), regarding the fact that the only option for the solution of the Cyprus issue for Turkey was a two-state solution, and that this issue has always been a problem area in matters related to Turkey. expressed.

Pointing out that everyone accepts the reality on the island, Fidan said, “The reality on the island is that two communities live separately from each other, now both communities have drawn their own path, live their own life, cut their own navel and continue on their own path. “The search for them to be forcibly united under a formula and included in power sharing is not a search that will yield results.” he said.

Referring to the observer membership of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the Organization of Turkish States (TDT), Fidan emphasized that the international isolation and embargo applied to the TRNC continues.

– “Cyprus is very close to us. “As a homeland, we have great mobilization capabilities.”

Regarding the US lifting the arms embargo for the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), signing a memorandum of understanding with the Greek Cypriot administration and attempting to establish a base, Fidan said that they are closely following the movements that change the balance regarding security.

Fidan stated that there is no need for a new military activity on the island of Cyprus and said: “The policy of producing and perceiving a threat other than our presence and using this threat as an excuse to arm itself, this is another field. There may be another intention there. What I see is that everyone knows that we are ready for any scenario. Cyprus is very close to us. As a homeland, our mobilization capabilities are also very high.” he said.

Noting that both parties continue their intentions regarding diplomatic pursuits, Fidan said that United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres brought the two parties together and that there may be four- or five-way meetings, including Turkey, hosted by Guterres in the future.

– “We are focused on discussing openly and not increasing tensions in the process initiated with Greece.”

Regarding his visit to Athens on November 8 and Greece-Turkey relations, Fidan said that his visit was part of a process and that Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis would come to Turkey again for the High Level Cooperation Conference in January or February 2025.

Fidan noted that his first bilateral visit to Greece was held in a positive atmosphere and that Greek Foreign Minister Yorgos Yerapetritis also had a positive approach, and stated that there are complex problems between the two countries, including those passed down from previous generations.

Stating that there is a certain amount of pressure from domestic politics in both countries, Fidan stated that they are in search of how to reach a solution that both parties can agree on without harming Turkey’s interests.

Fidan noted that they focused on discussing openly and not increasing the tension in the process initiated with Greece, and explained that there are many different issues other than the Aegean issue, such as the disarmament of the islands, continental shelf, territorial waters, places with unknown status, airspace and exclusive economic zone.

Stating that they also discussed the situation of the Turkish and Muslim minorities during their meeting with Yerapetritis, Fidan said that Turkey and Greece are carrying out a joint project within the scope of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and that they proposed a joint package for the OSCE management.

Fidan explained that in this context, a Turkish candidate for the OSCE General Secretary position and a Greek candidate for a director position were presented with a joint package and signature.

– “(Donald Trump’s cabinet candidates) At first glance, of course, there is an intense pro-Israel situation that I can see. “This is no surprise.”

Foreign Minister Fidan, regarding the cabinet candidates of Donald Trump, who was elected the 47th President of the USA, said, “Of course, what I can see in the first place is an intense pro-Israel situation. This is not a surprise, in other words, support for Israel has become a necessary condition in American domestic politics, especially in Congress, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.” he said.

When asked how Türkiye-US relations will be during the term of Trump, who was elected the 47th President of the USA, Fidan stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has a very strong personal relationship with Trump. Minister Fidan said, “I do not think there will be a big problem, that is, we will not have any problems in understanding the government and seeing its reflexes.” he said.

Responding to a question about the security of northern Syria, Fidan said, “We tell both our American friends and everyone else. “We will continue to fight against these targets beyond our border, which pose a threat to our nation and our state, regardless of who is there or who we do business with.” he said.

– The results of the OIC and Arab League Extraordinary Summit are “historic”

Noting that at the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League, all the acquis and all the proposals produced by the Contact Group in the last year were recorded, Fidan said, “I think the results of this meeting were historical. “The member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation actually reached a consensus diplomatically and politically and made a declaration of will.” made his assessment.

Fidan said that the steps that could be taken at the summit, especially by the countries that cooperate with Israel, the steps that should be taken to condemn Israel before international institutions, especially the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the embargoes that could be made bilaterally were recorded.

Answering the question “When and how will Israel’s attacks on Gaza stop?”, Fidan said, “We will see the continuity of this policy as long as Israel and America and their supporters do not pay any price. “Israel is not currently paying the political price, the military price, the economic price.” he said.

Fidan said, “The issue in Palestine also played some role in the loss of the elections in America. While Muslim voters, Arab voters and voters from other oppressed nations should classically support the Democrats, they punished them and followed the path of the Republicans.” He included his statements.

Minister Fidan pointed out that impunity for Israel’s genocide in Gaza could lead to a bigger war and the emergence of unforeseen mass problems.

When asked how he personally felt about what he saw regarding Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Fidan said, “I am in a war. “I don’t have the luxury of showing my feelings.” he replied

Minister Fidan, in response to the question regarding the normalization of Turkey-Syria relations, stated that the civil war in Syria has stopped at the point they have reached, no more people have lost their lives and no displacement has occurred, and these have decreased significantly.

“But we see that the necessary steps are not being taken to make a better solution possible.” Fidan said that the Syrian regime must make a choice about bringing around 10 million Syrians abroad back to Syria.

– “Turkey’s priority is to avoid war and conflict in the region”

Regarding Turkey’s mediation in the Russia-Ukraine war and the course of the war, Fidan emphasized that this issue was followed closely and that they gave very serious warnings to both sides from the first day and said, “Of course, we are against the occupation itself.” he said.

Fidan pointed out the importance of Turkey being a strong state that expresses and raises the voice, hope and possibility of peace, and constantly keeps that light alive, and said, “This war is an incredibly destructive war. Hundreds of thousands of people died. Unfortunately, both sides do not share the actual death toll in order to avoid public pressure. “So we are talking about more than 500 thousand human losses.” he said.

Noting that Turkey continues its position to stop the war, Fidan said, “We are not looking to get a point or credit from here. We truly, sincerely have a strategic intention to end this war. “As our government, our number one priority in foreign policy is to avoid war and conflict in our immediate region, our north, south, east and west.” he said.