If no concessions were made from the Turkish side, then how can we possibly reach a solution on the Cyprus issue? Oh, i know! By showing the "TRNC" more goodwill? LOL
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Erdogan defended his government’s policies on the Cyprus problem and said that no concessions were made on Cyprus
Illegal Bayrak television (05.09.09) broadcast the following:
“The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended his government’s policies on the Cyprus Problem, stating that never before did the Cyprus Turkish people gain so much, the sympathy, support and respect of the international community.
Speaking at an event in Istanbul, the Turkish premier pointed out that the TRNC has opened representation offices in more than 20 countries, has gained observer status at the Organization of Islamic Conference and is referred to within the organization as the Cyprus Turkish State, all as a result of his government’s proactive policies on the Cyprus Problem.
Responding to criticisms made against his government, Erdogan said “we adopted a proactive stance on the Cyprus Problem and were criticized for doing so. Then they accused us of selling out Cyprus. Could someone please tell me which one of these claims is true?”
He said that no concessions had been made on the Cyprus Issue.
The Turkish Prime Minister also pointed out that the respect and recognition TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat had earned from the international community today was incomparable to any other TRNC President or official in the past.”