‘Turkey’s Guarantorship Essential for Turkish Cypriots’ – BRTK
President Ersin Tatar Meets with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus recently met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York during his visit to attend the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Following the meeting, President Tatar addressed the press at the United Nations Headquarters, where he highlighted the importance of Turkey’s guarantorship for the Turkish Cypriot side. He reiterated the Turkish side’s policies on Cyprus and emphasized the need for Turkey’s continued involvement in the region.
President Tatar also discussed the ongoing efforts of Southern Cyprus to connect their electricity system with Greece, while concurrently expressing support for the TRNC’s initiatives to establish a connected system with Turkey. He pointed out that this geographical alignment makes logical sense for the region.
During the press conference, President Tatar responded to inquiries about potential future meetings with the Secretary-General. He indicated that the Turkish side would only attend such meetings if their proposed new vision for the region was accepted. However, he did mention that the possibility of an informal meeting could be considered under certain circumstances.
Overall, the meeting between President Tatar and Secretary-General Guterres shed light on the ongoing political dynamics in Cyprus and the importance of Turkey’s role as a guarantor for the Turkish Cypriot community. The discussions held during the meeting will likely have a significant impact on future negotiations and diplomatic efforts in the region.
