ARIKLI: Recognizing one of the two states does not prevent them from recognizing the other – Cyprus Newspaper
Minister of Public Works and Transportation and the New Nature Party (YDP) Chairman Erhan Arıklı, Samarkand held in the EU-Middle Asia Summit published in the public and TRNC public opinion of the declaration made striking statements about the reaction of the public. Arıklı rejected the opposition’s comments as “Turkish states sold the TRNC”.
In a joint statement issued at the EU-Middle Asian Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 4 April, an emphasis on commitment to the UN’s 541 and 550 decisions caused reactions to Türkiye and the TRNC public opinion. In the statement, the lack of reference to the TRNC was considered as the “collapse of the two -state solution formula” on the opposition front.
However, Arıklı said that he did not agree with this view. Arıklı said that he went to Bishkek immediately after the summit and had a comprehensive meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov. “Japarov told me about the summit and his meeting with the President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Leni.
« Recognition took place in the past »
Stating that the recognition of the Turkish States to recognize Southern Cyprus is not a new development, Arıklı recalled that these countries acquaintance with the Republic of Cyprus in the 1990s and 2000s. “At the Samarkand summit, a new recognition has not been decided. Diplomatic relations have existed for a long time, but even embassies have not been opened, kul he said.
Arıklı, in 2022, the TRNC was accepted as an observer member of the Organization of Turkish States, reminding that, « This step was an indication of the importance given by the Turkish States to the TRNC, » he said.
« The EU wants to increase its impact on Central Asia »
Emphasizing that the European Union wants to increase its influence in Central Asia after the Russian-Ukraine War, Arıklı claimed that the EU was pressured to ın Stay away from the TRNC ”to Central Asian countries due to energy needs.
“The EU is under the mortgage of the Greeks and Greece. In exchange for strategic partnerships, he wants these countries to remain connected to the UN decisions. The Turkish republics are stuck between Russia and China. They are looking for cooperation with the EU as an alternative power.
« No deviation from the two -state solution »
Arıklı argued that the Turkish Republics establish relations with Southern Cyprus would not prevent them from recognizing the TRNC. Kyrgyzstan Foreign Affairs officials with his negotiations with Arikli, « You, ‘You call me two -state solution. We will not recognize one of the two states to know the other does not mean. When the conditions are mature,’ he said.
« Time is in favor of Türkiye »
Evaluating the fact that Türkiye does not react to the Semarkand declaration, Arıklı said, “Motherland Turkey is analyzing the dynamics and interests of the region very well. It is not possible for Türkiye to balance against Russia and China in Central Asia alone. The EU will be activated as a strategic partner.
