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Eroglu inaugurated an Ataturk bust

Illegal Bayrak television (09.08.09) broadcast the following:
“Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu inaugurated the bust at the Serdarli Village. Following the inauguration ceremony a minute’s silence was observed and the flags were raised to the national anthem.

Speaking during the ceremony Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu said that on the 1st of August 1964 he had been assigned as a doctor to the Serdarli village [occupied Chatoz], and added that it was here that he got news that an assault had been made against the Erenkoy village. ‘The events lived 45 years ago and before that must not be forgotten’, said the Premier.
Mr. Eroglu said ‘everyone must stand up for their state and national values and added that the solution to be found to the Cyprus problem must be based on the reality that two peoples and two states exist in Cyprus’.

Referring to the ongoing Cyprus negotiations, Mr. Eroglu said the Turks of Cyprus must be adamant regarding their needs during the talks, not the Greek Cypriots.

Noting that the world was under the impression that the Turks of Cyprus were obliged to sign an agreement during the negotiations process in Cyprus, and for the Greek Cypriot side to sign an agreement Dimitris Christofias must first be satisfied, Mr. Eroglu said ‘this is a misconception’.

Eroglu added that ‘if an agreement is to be found it must be done so with our honour. The solution to be found must be based on the reality that there are two peoples and two states in Cyprus. The bitter experiences lived between 1963 and 1974 must not be repeated’ said the Premier”.