Erhurman says EU should support Cyprus talks from outside negotiating table
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has argued that the European Union should support efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem from outside the negotiating table rather than participate directly in future talks. Speaking to Turkish newspaper Gazete Pencere following a meeting with the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, Erhurman said the process was continuing in “full consultation and coordination” with Ankara and that there were no disagre
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has proposed that the European Union should offer support for Cyprus reunification efforts from an external position, rather than as a direct participant in future negotiations. Erhurman stated that the Turkish Cypriot side is coordinating closely with Ankara on the issue and is open to a 5+1 conference format, which includes guarantor powers and the UN. However, he emphasized that substantial preparatory work must be completed before such a meeting can occur, outlining four key conditions for any new negotiation process. These include the non-negotiability of political equality, a defined timeline, reaffirmation of past agreements, and a commitment against returning to the status quo if talks collapse.
Erhurman's stance highlights the ongoing complexities and preconditions set by the Turkish Cypriot side for resuming reunification talks, impacting potential diplomatic progress.
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