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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that no process that fails to protect the rights and interests of Turkish Cypriots can lead to a lasting solution on Cyprus, during a meeting with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhurman in Ankara.
The two leaders met at the Presidential Complex following the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, or OTS, held under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action.”
According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan and Erhurman discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and the TRNC as well as regional issues.
Erdogan reiterated that Türkiye would continue to stand by the TRNC.
Erdogan also expressed satisfaction with the TRNC’s representation in the Organization of Turkic States.
He emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Turkish Cypriots remained essential to any lasting settlement on the island.
Erdogan welcomed Erhurman at the entrance of the Presidential Complex before the closed-door meeting. The two leaders shook hands and posed for photographs in front of the flags of Türkiye and the TRNC.
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The meeting was also attended by AK Party Deputy Chair and Head of Relations with Turkic States Kursad Zorlu, Presidential Chief of Staff Hasan Dogan and Communications Director Burhanettin Duran.
Presidential Chief Adviser on Foreign Policy and Security Akif Cagatay Kilic and Deputy Chair of the Presidential Security and Foreign Policies Council Cagri Erhan also attended.
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