Official Statements
Regarding the adoption of the 2021 Report on Türkiye by the European Parliament
We deplore the 2021 Report on Türkiye, which was voted and adopted by the European Parliament (EP),that reflects an unfortunate approach denying the rights of the Turkish Cypriots, as in previous reports. The fact that the report includes, once again, the view that a solution to the Cyprus problem should be found on the basis
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Regarding the statement of the Greek Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Our views regarding the military exercise, named “Agapinor 2022”, organized by the Greek Cypriot administration and Israel, were shared with the public and subsequently the Spokesperson of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement supporting our position. The Greek Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a presumptuous statement regarding the said issue, which
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Regarding the joint military exercise conducted by the Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus and Israel
We condemn the conduct of the joint military exercise “Agapinor 2022” by the Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus (GCA) and Israel, at the expense of exacerbating tension in the region. The GCA is increasing its armament activities and military exercises, as well as its other unilateral actions day by day. The military activities of the
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Regarding the statement of EU Commission’s Spokesperson on the fenced-off area of Maraş
Answering a question regarding the developments in the fenced-off area of Maraş, one of the Spokespersons of the European Commission has stated that opening of another beach in the fenced off area of Maraş “is a step in the wrong direction”. This statement is part and parcel of the Greek Cypriot policy of deceiving public
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Regarding the unilateral activities of the Greek Cypriot side in the Eastern Mediterranean
We condemn the drilling activity conducted by the Greek Cypriot administration in the unilaterally declared so-called block 6. With its unilateral activities, the Greek Cypriot administration continues to violate the equal rights of the Turkish Cypriot people over the natural resources of the island and exacerbate tension in the Eastern Mediterranean and in the island
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Regarding the shooting at the UNFICYP’s patrol vehicle
We regret to hear the shooting at the UNFICYP patrol vehicle in the buffer zone on 21 May 2022, Saturday. It is a source of relief to know that the bullet hit to the UN patrol vehicle has not resulted in any casualties. It was identified that the person or persons who fired at the
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Regarding the statement of the Greek Cypriot Foreign Minister
The statement delivered to the Greek Cypriot press by the Foreign Minister of the Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus regarding the so-called “Confidence Building Measures package”, which was portrayed as “an opportunity not to be missed for Turkish Cypriots”, is simply an indication of insincerity. The Cyprus issue is a question of status. The
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Statement by the TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the fenced-off area of Maraş
The Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus continues to make statements to mislead the international public opinion regarding the fenced-off area of Maraş. It is important to register once again the fact that the fenced-off area of Maraş is a TRNC territory and it is solely under the TRNC Government’s jurisdiction. Contrary to the allegations
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Regarding the statement of the Greek Cypriot Archbishop
We condemn the statement by the Greek Archbishop on the occasion of Easter which incites the hatred of the Greek Cypriot Orthodox Church towards the Turkish Cypriot People and Turkey from past to present. The Greek Archbishop’s attempt to link the situation in Cyprus with Russia’s attack on Ukraine is nothing but concealing the disgrace
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Regarding the statement by the Greek Cypriot leader Anastasiades on the occasion of establishment anniversary of EOKA.
We strongly condemn the statement of the Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades on the occasion of the anniversary of EOKA’s establishment, praising such a terrorist organisation sworn to achieve ENOSIS by eradicating the Turkish presence on the island and annexing it to Greece. EOKA terrorist organisation, responsible of the atrocities and massacres against the Turkish
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