Greek Cypriots\u2019 refusal to acknowledge the presence and rights of Turkish Cypriots is the primary impediment to resolving the Cyprus issue, Turkish Defense Minister Ya\u015far G\u00fcler stated Thursday. Addressing a gathering in Ankara on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Armed Forces Day, G\u00fcler emphasized that the Cyprus problem extends beyond military and security concerns, involving complex political, diplomatic, and demographic dimensions.<\/p>\n
G\u00fcler highlighted Turkey\u2019s consistent and pragmatic approach, aimed at safeguarding the rights of both communities and fostering a peaceful resolution. Despite Turkey\u2019s constructive engagement with international proposals, G\u00fcler lamented that efforts have yet to yield positive outcomes. He criticized the persistent use of outdated and factually inaccurate rhetoric that hinders progress toward a resolution.<\/p>\n
The minister reiterated T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s support for a two-state solution, which is also backed by impartial analysts. T\u00fcrkiye continues to advocate for increased international recognition of the TRNC and its integration into global organizations. The recent reception in Ankara was attended by ambassadors from Azerbaijan, Gambia, and Taiwan, alongside senior military officials and press representatives.<\/p>\n
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, following Turkey\u2019s military intervention in response to a coup aimed at uniting the island with Greece. This intervention led to the establishment of the TRNC on November 15, 1983. The island\u2019s division has persisted despite various peace initiatives, including a failed 2017 summit in Switzerland involving Turkey, Greece, and the U.K. The Greek Cypriot administration admitted itself to the European Union in 2004 and blocked a U.N. plan to resolve the dispute the same year, leading to full EU benefits being enjoyed only in the Greek Cypriot south.<\/p>\n
Recent U.N.-backed reunification talks collapsed in 2017, leaving efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue stalled. G\u00fcler\u2019s remarks underscore Turkey\u2019s continued commitment to a resolution and its push for a renewed focus on the two-state solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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