Eroglu: We will not abandon the sovereignty
Under the front page We will not abandon the sovereignty, Turkish Cypriot daily Gunes newspaper (08.07.09) reports on statements made yesterday by the self styled prime minister, Dervis Eroglu during a meeting with representatives from the fighters associations in the framework of the celebration activities for the 35th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus. According to the paper, Mr. Eroglu said:
We are a nation which protects its sovereignty, its state, its freedom. During these days when we are approaching July 20th, we will not stop from protecting the "TRNC" and its sovereignty and from proclaiming to the world our rights.
Referring to the negotiation process, Mr. Eroglu said that it should be made known that the Turkish Cypriots could not abandon their earned rights at the table in order for a viable agreement to be reached.
Touching on the economy, Dervis Eroglu said that a strong economy will strengthen the Turkish Cypriots at the negotiations and added that they exert efforts for the illegal regime to overcome the difficulties in the economy by implementing programs and plans and taking steps slowly.