Press Release regarding the recent written Statement of the so-called "foreign ministry" of the secessionist regime in the occupied areas of Cyprus
Mr. Ertuğruloğlu and the illegal structure he leads seem to continue to operate in the “logic” of misinformation and fake news, failing to understand even the most obvious. A propaganda that only sounds good in the ears of Turkey and Mr. Ertuğruloğlu.
The situation in Cyprus is a result of the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the continuing illegal occupation of the northern part of the island; an action by definition illegal and contrary to International Law and its specific provisions.
It is the Turkish invasion that continues to spread havoc and destruction for 48 years, keeping our homeland and our people divided. It is the Turkish invasion that made the Turkish-Cypriot leadership a puppet regime of Turkey that it is today, condemning the Turkish Cypriots themselves and preventing their reunification with their own homeland.
If Turkey invaded Cyprus to restore the constitutional order, as it claims, why did it not withdraw from Cyprus and continues to illegally occupy 37% of its territory?
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus, as the only internationally recognized Government of the country and being the only State in Cyprus, represents and will continue to represent the whole of Cyprus and its people.
The only arguments that lack a valid legal basis and are contrary to International Law are the arguments of the Turkish Cypriot leadership and those of Mr. Ertuğruloğlu. Arguments and positions with which he unsuccessfully attempts to renounce the role of the aggressor and assume that of the victim.
Unfortunately, however, for Mr. Ertuğruloğlu, both the UN Security Council and the International Community, not only do not recognize the structure that he leads, but have urged all UN member states to recognize the Republic of Cyprus as the only state in Cyprus and to avoid any interaction with the illegal and secessionist regime of the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus".
Our side remains committed to the creation of conditions that will be conducive to reinvigorating the Cyprus Peace Process, leading to the resumption of negotiations to resolve the Cyprus problem on the basis of the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and their individual provisions.
Unfortunately, we are not yet at this stage, with Turkey and the Turkish-Cypriot leadership being solely responsible.
Ultimately the only realistic option for the Turkish-Cypriot leadership is to start thinking and acting realistically.
Until then, we will continue on the path of rationality, the path of international law and legitimacy, building conditions of security and prosperity for all residents of Cyprus.