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Foreign Minister Çolak: “We should push the limits for solution”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Çolak said that she considers her new duty as pushing all limits for expressing the position of the  Turkish Cypriots in the International Relations. Making a statement to daily Kıbrıs, Foreign Minister Çolak emphasized that while the negotiations continue in order to reach a settlement in Cyprus, we need to [...]

“It should not be relied on horror scenarios”

Foreign Minister Emine Çolak stated that there are some sectors from South Cyprus and the TRNC that frighten people. Çolak asked not to intimidate such horror scenarios created in public. Foreign Minister Emine Çolak answered questions in a program on Kıbrıs TV. She emphasized that the continuing negotiations towards a settlement of the Cyprus problem [...]

FM Çolak receives Ambassador Kanbay

Foreign Minister Emine Çolak received Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia Derya Kanbay in her office. In the meeting, Foreign Minister Emine Çolak said that they will maintain their shoulder-to-shoulder relationship and co-operation with Turkey as two friendly governments. Stating that working with the embassy will support them, Çolak emphasized that Turkey has a very special place [...]

Visit of Azerbaijan-Turkey Businessmen Association

Foreign Minister Emine Çolak received Azerbaijan-Turkey Businessmen Association committee in her office in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Çolak presented a Cyprus-specific handmade craft to the committee. Head of the committee Cemal Yangın, explained the purpose of their visit and presented a plaque and gifts which belong to Azerbaijan to Minister Çolak. Yangın stated [...]

Çolak: “Political will in Cyprus in favor of a solution”

Foreign Minister Emine Çolak has expressed optimism regarding efforts to reach a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus Problem. “We are hopeful of achieving a positive result. If not in 2015, I foresee a settlement in 2016” she said. Foreign Minister Çolak speaking in an interview to the Turkish Anatolian News Agency (AA) said that they [...]

Foreign Minister Çolak: ‘We must work hard for a settlement’

Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Çolak made a statement to Yenidüzen newspaper regarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cyprus problem. Minister Çolak, who has been appointed as the only female minister under the CTP-UBP coalition government, interpreted the new government as an opportunity for a settlement. Stating that it is necessary to work very [...]

Foreign Minister Çolak receives foreign politicians

Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Çolak has received foreign politicians who have been in the TRNC within the framework of celebrations for 20th July Peace and Freedom Day. Minister Çolak informed foreign politicians about the continuing negotiation process and the latest stage reached in the Cyprus problem. Stating that Turkish Cypriot side is working on [...]