Turkish Cypriots have never been a minority and will never be, says Türkiye's President Erdogan as he meets TRNC President Tatar during his first visit to the country after his re-election on May 28
"We will continue to resolutely defend rights, interests of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.Turkish Cypriots will never be a minority, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, stressing that Türkiye will continue to protect the rights of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus .
"Turkish Cypriots have never been a minority and will never be. Those who ignore these facts continue their dreams of becoming the sole ruler of the island," Erdogan told a joint news conference with TRNC President Ersin Tatar during his first visit to the country on Monday after his re-election on May 28.If the parties are to come back to the negotiating table, it will be through the recognition of the TRNC, Erdogan stressed.
"We will continue to resolutely defend the rights and interests of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," he reiterated. Türkiye's roadmap is clear, Erdogan said, adding that Ankara wants the Aegean Sea to be a"sea of peace.""You are sending the message to all the states of the world that you are always taking care of the TRNC," he added.
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