Northern Cyprus president seeks UN support to end isolation

Northern Cyprus president seeks UN support to end isolation

Ersin Tatar, UN chief to discuss direct flights to Northern Cyprus, trade, international contact, lifting embargo

​​​​​​​By Yasin Gungor

ISTANBUL (AA) - Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar flew to New York on Saturday for talks with UN officials, aiming to secure support for ending the international isolation of Turkish Cypriots.

Tatar is set to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss demands for direct flights, trade, international contact and the lifting of an embargo on the Turkish Cypriot community, according to a statement from the Northern Cyprus Presidency.

The visit follows a six-month assessment by Angela Holguin, the UN chief’s personal representative, who recently concluded a fact-finding mission to the island

Tartar also rejected calls from Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis to resume negotiations in Crans Montana, referring to failed talks in 2017 in the Swiss municipality.

He warned that the talks could jeopardize Turkish Cypriot sovereignty and Türkiye's role as a guarantor power.

"We will not sit at the table until the equal status and sovereignty of the Turkish Cypriots are recognized," Tatar stated.

He said he would continue efforts to gain international recognition for Northern Cyprus during his visit.



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