Çelik: “The recognition of the Greek Cypriot side and its admission to the European Union is against all rules and law”

AK Party spokesman in Turkey, Ömer Çelik, stated that the recognition of the Greek Cypriot side and its admission to the European Union is contrary to all the rules, law and the fundamental principles of international relations. 

Çelik answered the questions of journalists at the press conference held at AK Party Headquarters. 

Upon a question whether there is an action plan for recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Çelik said that the old negotiation model in Cyprus is not possible to be continued.

Stating that it is time to speak of a two-state solution model, Çelik said that recognition of the Greek Cypriot side and admission to the European Union is against all rules, law and the fundamental principles of international relations. 

“Turkey desires to see the recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as a sovereign state. There is a state, a flag, a President and a Prime Minister there. There is a government and an Assembly. They represent the Turkish Cypriot cause. Turkey desires to see that the TRNC is respected and recognised by the international community. This policy of Turkey has been continuing for many years” Çelik added.