Foreign Minister Fidan: “We cannot accept any formula that ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots”

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan participated in the “Expanded Format Informal Meeting on Cyprus” in New York and shared his assessments with journalists regarding current developments.

Minister Fidan emphasized the need for a realistic and fair solution on the island, based on existing facts, that benefits both communities and contributes to regional and international stability.

“Our approach is constructive. President Erdoğan’s vision is clear – we operate on a win-win basis, always with empathy for the other side. But we cannot accept any formula that ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots.” Fidan stated.

Fidan criticized the longstanding status quo on the island for disregarding Turkish rights and added that even the United Nations acknowledges many of Türkiye’s positions.

“We are not a country that avoids negotiations or rational dialogue,” Fidan said. “We will continue engaging in talks, and we hope today’s discussions lead to mutually beneficial solutions. We have ideas and scenarios on the table, and we’ll be reviewing decisions from previous meetings and exploring what new agreements may be possible.”