President Tatar visits Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association in Istanbul
President Ersin Tatar recently met with the managers and members of the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association in Istanbul, as part of his official visit to the city. During his meeting, President Tatar reminisced about his time as the president of the Istanbul Turkish Culture Association and highlighted the importance of the Association’s work, particularly by Derviş Manizade.
President Tatar paid tribute to all past presidents and members of the Association, acknowledging their contributions to the Turkish Cypriot people’s struggle and existence. He also recognized the role of the Association in hosting significant events and shaping public opinion in Turkey, especially before 1974. President Tatar emphasized that the events held at the Association influenced Turkish governments and policies.
Furthermore, President Tatar reflected on the Cyprus issue, expressing concerns about the imposed solution model based on a federal basis and its potential dangers. He warned against the risks of a federation where the majority would rule the minority over time, leading to the spread of Greek sovereignty to the North. President Tatar underscored the importance of maintaining the guarantorship of the Republic of Turkey and the presence of Turkish soldiers on the island.
President Tatar advocated for a solution based on cooperation between two separate sovereign states with equal status. He emphasized the need for negotiations that acknowledge sovereign equality and equal international status, supported by Turkey. President Tatar highlighted the historical injustices faced by the Turkish Cypriots and the need for a fair and lasting solution to ensure the independence and freedom of the Turkish Cypriot people.
Overall, President Tatar’s visit to the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association in Istanbul was marked by a strong commitment to advocating for the rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriot community and pursuing a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Cyprus issue.
