Tatar's Meeting with Guterres: Terms and Prospects for the Cyprus Issue
September 30, 2024
Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and outlined conditions for a future meeting with President Christodoulides. He called for recognition of his equal standing as a leader and sovereignty for the pseudo-state. Tatar expressed that federal negotiations have failed to yield results and that new approaches should be considered. He emphasized the importance of cooperation and dialogue, respecting the rights of the Turkish Cypriots.