President Ersin Tatar reiterated that official talks on Cyprus will not start unless sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriots are accepted.

Receiving Çetin Ramadan, Co-Chair of the UK-based “Freedom and Justice for North Cyprus” campaign, Tatar emphasized that “We will never accept to be seen as a minority”.

Co-Chair of the “Freedom and Justice for North Cyprus” campaign Çetin Ramadan during the meeting emphasized their struggle for justice, equality and the existence of Turkish Cypriots on the island of Cyprus.

Ramadan highlighted the goal of achieving equal status and sovereign equality in parliamentary circles.

President Ersin Tatar for his part acknowledged the extensive activities of the movement not only in London but also in other parts of the United Kingdom and Europe.

He recognized the influence of Turkish Cypriot voters in the UK and expressed gratitude to previous generations for instilling love for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the younger generation.

Tatar noted the progress made in advocating for the recognition of the TRNC and emphasized the importance of the two-state policy to convey the existence of two peoples in Cyprus.

He reiterated that negotiations cannot begin without acceptance of sovereign equality and equal international status and expressed gratitude to Turkish authorities for their support.

Noting that Çetin Ramadan’s work has gained real momentum with the support of the new politics, Tatar expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Türkiye’s Ambassador to London Osman Koray Ertaş for their support.

Tatar stated that he had made various visits to London over time, but he observed that a difference was made especially in the last visit, and that the message that Turkish Cypriots, a sovereign people, whom suffered various injustices due to embargo and isolations was clearly conveyed to the parliament.