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Erhurman: We seek substantial solution, not negotiations for negotiations' sake

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Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman emphasized the need for a meaningful solution to the Cyprus issue, rejecting negotiations without substance. He called for confidence-building measures and the establishment of clear guidelines before resuming discussions. In his speech marking the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, he stated that the Turkish Cypriot community does not want to be a minority and supports the efforts of the UN Secretary-General. Erhurman expressed that any future attempts for a resolution must differ significantly from past approaches. He voiced a collective desire for results rather than negotiations for negotiation's sake.

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Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman emphasized the need for a meaningful solution to the Cyprus problem in his speech marking the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's invasion of the island. He stated that the Turkish Cypriot community is seeking results from future negotiations and expressed a preference for a process that is outcome-oriented rather than just negotiations for the sake of negotiations. Erhurman called for "confidence-building measures" and the establishment of clear rules before engaging in talks, indicating that a different approach is essential this time.

In his address, Erhurman also reiterated his cooperation with Turkey, stressing that the Turkish Cypriot populace does not want to pay the price of a lack of resolution and will not accept being a minority. While he showed support for the efforts of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, he firmly rejected the notion of continuing negotiations without tangible outcomes, calling for serious steps to enhance trust among the parties involved.

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