ERSAN: WE ARE SURE THAT PRESIDENT TALAT WILL PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE TRNC
The Society of Martyrs’ Families and Disabled War Veterans has said it is sure that the President Mehmet Ali Talat will protect the rights of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The Society’s view was voiced by the President of the Society Ertan Ersan during a visit by a delegation from the Republican Turkish Party-United Forces (CTP-BG).
Mr Ersan briefed CTP-BG officials about the Society’s activities.
In an address during the visit, Mr. Ersan said that the Society is an independent institution above political parties and is interested in all issues concerning the country.
On the Cyprus issue, he said the Society is closely following the negotiation process which has been continuing for a year.
Expressing the Society’s support to President Talat who has been conducting the talks, he said `we are sure that he will protect the rights of the TRNC and we are following the process`.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the CTP-BG for Lefkosa District Metin Karasalih – who was heading the delegation – the party is in support of the continuing negotiation process being conducted by President Talat in order to avoid the repetition of the events of the part experienced between the two sides.
He stressed that the political equality of the Cyprus Turkish People, a bi-zonal order and security needs should be protected by a solution.
He said a solution to be brought to the Cyprus problem after a referendum will also contribute to peace and stability in the whole region.
Mr. Karasalih expressed the hope that bitter events experienced by the two sides would become a matter of the past with an agreement protecting the rights and guarantees, and addressing the security needs.