President Tatar and Prime Minister Return from Antalya Visit
President Ersin Tatar Returns from Antalya Diplomatic Forum
President Ersin Tatar recently participated in the 4th Antalya Diplomatic Forum held in Antalya, Turkey, and has now returned to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Upon his return, President Tatar held a press conference at Ercan Airport to share his reflections on the forum.
During the press conference, President Tatar expressed his gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for inviting him to the 4th Antalya Diplomatic Forum. He emphasized the importance of representing the Turkish Cypriot people on an international platform and highlighting their ongoing struggle in the face of various challenges.
President Tatar mentioned that he had the opportunity to engage with leaders and officials from 60 countries at the forum, where they discussed various international issues. He also commended President Erdoğan for his opening speech at the forum, which set a positive tone for the discussions.
One of the key points President Tatar emphasized was the importance of recognizing the sovereign equality and international status of the Turkish Cypriot people in any official negotiation process. He reiterated the need for this principle to be upheld and respected by all parties involved.
During the forum, President Tatar also met with officials from the Turkish States Organization and the International Turkish Culture Organization, including the President of Azerbaijan. He highlighted the challenges faced by the Turkish Cypriot people, including recent incidents involving restrictions on businessmen entering certain countries.
President Tatar expressed his discomfort with such actions and stated that he had raised these concerns with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other officials. He emphasized the need for these issues to be addressed and resolved in a fair and respectful manner.
Overall, President Tatar underscored the importance of forums like the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in providing a platform for the Turkish Cypriot people to voice their concerns and advocate for their rights on an international stage. He stated that he was grateful for the opportunity to represent his country and engage with world leaders on important global issues.
