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Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 18-07-23Cyprus Press and Information Office: Turkish Cypriot Press Review Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review-21-23.07.18 No. 140/18[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESSContents[A] Turkish Cypriot Press[01] Cavusoglu is visiting the breakaway regime today[02] CHP comments on Lute's visit to Cyprus[03] Oktay: "Turkey, under any condition, will always protect the rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriots"[04] Akinci: "Even the political equality should be internalized"[05] Ozersay calls Lute to abstain from the approach of resuming the Cyprus talks from where they left off[06] Ozersay held contacts with Turkish Cypriots living abroad in London[07] British High Commissioner Lillie discusses with Harmanci the Cyprus problem and bi-communal projects[08] An academician remanded in custody due to signing a petition[09] Data on the number of tourists who illegally visited the occupation regime during the first six months of 2018[B] Turkish Press[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS[01] Turkey: Erdogan to embark on 4-day Africa tour[02] IYI Party to hold extraordinary congress[03] Thirteen new deputy ministers appointed[04] Turkey and Netherlands agree to 'normalize diplomatic ties' after sour period[A] Turkish Cypriot Press[01] Cavusoglu is visiting the breakaway regime todayIllegal Bayrak (23.07.18 http://www.brtk.net/cavusoglu-saat-19-00da-adada-olacak/ ) broadcast that Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will arrive in the breakaway regime at 19.00 this evening. The main issue of his contacts will be the latest developments of the Cyprus problem.He will meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci at 19.30 with whom he will have a working dinner. Tomorrow morning he will hold a meeting with the Turkish Cypriot parties that are represented in "parliament" in the presence of Akinci and he will give a press conference. He will leave the breakaway regime at 11.50. An official statement was issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Cavusoglu's visit and is as follows: "Our Minister will pay a visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus between the 23 and 24 of July. Our Minister will come together with the TRNC President and the leaders of the political parties with seats in parliament and evaluate the possible steps to be taken on the Cyprus issue in the coming period" the statement said. He is paying his first visit to the breakaway regime following his reappointment to the post after the Turkish elections. [02] CHP comments on Lute's visit to CyprusIllegal Bayrak television (23.07.18 http://www.brtk.net/?englishposts=cyprus-issue-3818) broadcast that the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) has evaluated the UN Secretary General's temporary consultant Jane Holl Lute's visit to Cyprus.According to a written statement issued by the CTP the Crans-Montana conference had entered a serious deadlock in July 2017 and the leaders had made their separate evaluations of the meeting and following this process the UN Secretary General had taken an initiative and appointed a new UN representative, something which the CTP approves of. Noting that recently due to the hydrocarbon exploration efforts tensions have been raised in the eastern Mediterranean, the CTP statement also noted that due to the continuation of the Cyprus problem, social problems have also increased. "Nationalists and separatist forces are trying to deepen the islands separation and therefore there is an urgency to find a comprehensive political solution", noted the statement. It continued to stress that the convergences reached during the negotiations process must not be underestimated. "We must not forget that a solution must be a bi-zonal, bi-communal Federation based on political equality within the UN Parameters. Just the way discussions regarding alternative solution models are not realistic, we know that it only serves to fuel the continuation of the status quo" the statement emphasized. It continued to stress that the UN consultant will carry out meetings with all sides concerned and determine the state of the situation and will report to the UN Secretary General. "The UN Secretary General will evaluate the report and make a decision regarding the future of the process. We, as the Republican Turkish Party, during this historical time will give priority to our responsibilities as we have always done" concluded the statement. Bayrak (23.07.18 http://www.brtk.net/?englishposts=lute-in-cyprus)
broadcast that Lute will hold separate meetings with the Turkish
Cypriot leader Mustafa Ak?nc? and President Nicos Anastasiades.
She will meet with Akinci at 3:30pm today.
The Turkish vice President made the statement at illegal Tympou airport.
Noting that he carried out his first abroad visit to the "TRNC" after
coming into office, the Turkish vice President said that they wanted to
give a message "not only to the Turkish Cypriots but to the international
community as well".
"No matter what, we will always protect the rights and interests of
the Turkish Cypriots. We will never allow a fait accompli to take place
within the international arena against Turkish Cypriots either", he said
and claimed that " this is not only valid in the political field but in
the field of economy and in regards to the hydrocarbon resources that
surround the island as well".
"The Turkish Cypriots have established their own state and their own
institutions. Throughout this process Turkey has always supported the
Turkish Cypriot people and has worked together with the administration
in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the people as well",
he claimed.
Alleging that as of day one Turkey has taken determined steps to assist in
finding a solution to the Cyprus problem, Oktay also alleged that Turkey
had always displayed a constructive stance during the Annan plan and
the Cyprus Conferences that have taken place but he claimed that "due to
the Greek Cypriot side's games and attitude all efforts ended in failure".
On the issue of hydrocarbons Oktay claimed that the Greek Cypriot side
is carrying out unilateral efforts in the Mediterranean and alleged
that they are trying to usurp the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people.
"Turkey will never allow for this to take place", he said.
Speaking during the meeting, Akinci pointed out to the need for the
political equality which was accepted on paper by the Greek Cypriot
side, to be internalized. "I do not believe that we demand more than we
have the right to have. We want the two communities to live in security,
freedom and equality in these lands", Akinci argued. He also alleged that
"they want to secure and internalize in a way the day that a Turkish
Cypriot will undertake the Presidency".
Referring to the hydrocarbon resources of the island, Akinci stressed
the need for the island of Cyprus to become an island of peace and
cooperation. "The hydrocarbon resources in the island should become
an element of cooperation instead of tension. However, at this point,
the Greek Cypriot side does not want to share its power, wealth and
prosperity", Akinci alleged.
Expressing his pleasure over Gok's "visit" in the "TRNC", Akinci
reiterated that the Turkish Cypriot "people" do not want to live under the
pro-1974 conditions. Stating that they will continue exerting efforts
for reaching a solution to the Cyprus problem, Akinci added further
that at the same time they will continue efforts in order to bring the
"economy and democracy in the TRNC" to a higher level.
In his turn, Gok assured that Turkey will continue supporting the
Turkish Cypriots as it did until today. "We will continue explaining
to all platforms the reality that there is a state here", Gok alleged,
adding that the TBMM supports also the "TRNC" in all fields.
(AK)
Ozersay claimed: "If the international community chooses the easy way
and once again says 'the negotiations should continue from where they
left off so that we will not have any headache' then actually the seeds
of new failures will be spread."
Stating that every inconclusive negotiation throughout the 50 year long
negotiations process only served to alienate the two "peoples" in Cyprus,
he argued: "Therefore, I hope the temporary consultant appointed by the
UN Chief will abstain from an approach of 'what can we do to restart
the negotiations from where they stopped'".
"The public distrust on the negotiations processes has reached to a
level which, I believe, if a result comes up then a large part of the
communities will approach it with suspicion", Ozersay claimed.
"The critical question at this point is whether the international
community will try to find an answer for the question of why all the
negotiations had failed throughout the 50 years or will they say at least
the continuation of the status quo will not give us a headache?" Ozersay
asked.
"The relative stability derived from the status quo caused lethargy for
the international actors and therefore in the case of continuation of
the status quo the Turkish Cypriots were left in doubt and face to face
with the problem of the status quo", he added.
"I feel that if we don't put a stoke in the status quo's wheel then no
one will show any interest in changing this structure and the unfair
situation of the Turkish Cypriots", Ozersay said and stressed "therefore,
if the international actors do not take responsibility and continue to
take steps without questioning this structure then it is inevitable for
the Turkish Cypriot side to make a move."
Meanwhile, under the title "Ozersay: The Cyprus problem is a test of
sincerity", Turkish Cypriot daily Star Kibris newspaper (22.07.18) reports
that Ozersay, in an interview to Ankara Anatolia news agency during his
visit to London, argued that there is the need in Cyprus to hear and
discuss new ideas, adding that "everyone has been tired of talking the
same things again and again without getting any results". He further
argued: "If there are those who claim that the international community
is sincere on the Cyprus issue, then I think it is time to prove it".
(DPs)
Ozersay informed the Turkish Cypriots residing in London about the
details of the project and informed them about the plans regarding
changes to "citizenships". He also spoke about the assistance that
will be provided to them if they are thinking about returning to the
breakaway regime.
He attended the reception that was organised to mark the 44th anniversary
of the Turkish invasion to Cyprus.
Delivering a speech during the reception, Ozersay claimed that "much
anguish and tears were shed on the 20th of July 1974".
He claimed that the Turkish Cypriots did not want anyone to experience
what they have experienced in the past and added that no matter what
everyone's political outlook is, everyone agrees on the one subject that
no return will be made to pre 1974 conditions.
In addition, Vatan (21.07.18) reports that Ozersay met with the Turkish
ambassador to London Abdurrahman Bilgic.
According to the paper, Ozersay was escorted during his visit by the
"TRNC representative to the UK" Zehra Basaran who stated that they
expected from the UK, being one of the guarantor states of Cyprus,
to help them towards lifting the"isolation".
During the meeting, they exchanged views on a wide range of issues from
the Cyprus problem to Nicosia town, as well as bi-communal projects.
(DPs)
Recalling a report by the Turkish Cypriot private TV channel Kanal Sim,
the paper reports that an academician, who travelled from "TRNC" to Izmir
airport, was remanded in custody by Turkey's Security Directorate with the
justification that he signed the "petition of academicians for peace". He
was appeared before the court and after being accused, he was released.
Meanwhile, the "consul general" of the breakaway regime in Istanbul
Fahri Yonluer claimed that they did not have any information regarding
this incident.
(DPs)
According to the figures, 842,272 passengers ("TRNC citizens are
excluded"), "visited" the occupation regime by air or sea, during the
above mentioned period. Comparing with the same period of 2017, there
is an increase of 4.3% on the number of tourists, as the figure in 2018
was 811, 569.
Referring to the same figures, Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper
(23.07.18) reports that in spite of the fact that there was an increase
on the number of tourists who visited the "TRNC" in 2018, this increase
does not reflect the overnight stays. According to the figures, during the
six months of 2018, the total number of tourists who were accommodated
in the "TRNC" was 510,180 and together with the "TRNC citizens", they
reached to 525, 995. In 2017, the total number of tourists who stayed
overnight in the "TRNC" was 517, 062 (foreign tourists and "TRNC citizens"
and tourists from Turkey are included in this number.
Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot daily Demokrat Bakis newspaper (23.07.18)
reports that so-called minister of tourism and environment Fikri Ataoglu,
issuing a written statement after visiting the occupied Famagusta and
Vokolida area in order to inspect several "hotel units", argued that
their target is to have tourists for the whole 12-month period.
Pointing out to the high price of the airplane tickets, Ataoglu claimed
that they have already launched works for the "establishment of a new
air carrier".
(AK)
According to the statement, the Turkish president will attend the BRICS
summit of state and government heads -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and
South Africa between July 25-27 in the South African city of Johannesburg.
Erdogan's attendance at the summit will serve as the first high-level
contact between Turkey and the BRICS.
On the sidelines of the summit, the Turkish president is expected to
hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of BRICS member states and
other leaders who have been invited.
Erdogan will also pay an official visit to Zambia on July 28, the
statement added.
As part of his visit, Erdogan will meet Zambian President Edgar Lungu
to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and
international developments.
This will be the first ever official visit from a Turkish president
to Zambia.
The congress will be held in one month and current leader Meral Aksener
will run for the seat. Earlier reports said that Aksener decided to
resign following criticism over her policies ahead of the June 24
snap elections. However, she was later convinced to remain in seat,
reports read.
IYI had joined an alliance with the main opposition Republican People's
Party (CHP) and the Felicity Party (SP) before the election to build a
joint bloc against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling Justice and
Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
Aksener, a MHP dissident, said two days after the election that she
would hold her title as the party head. "Our [General Executive Board]
has decided for the IYI Party, which has placed itself in the center of
Turkish politics, to continue walking under my leadership," she said at
a press conference.
Cengiz Oner, Hilmi Bilgin, Selahaddin Mentes and Y?ld?z Seferinoglu were
appointed as deputy ministers to the Ministry of Justice.
Professor Ahmet Haluk Dursun, Nadir Alpaslan and Omer Ar?soy were
appointed to the Culture and Tourism Ministry while Enver Iskurt, Dr. Omer
Fatih Sayan and Selim Dursun were appointed to the Ministry of Transport
and Infrastructure.
In addition, former wrestler Hamza Yerlikaya and Sinan Aksu became deputy
ministers of sports and Professor Muhammet Guven was appointed as deputy
minister of health.
Last month's elections marked Turkey's transition to an executive
presidential system of government, doing away with the prime minister's
post, among other changes.
"During this telephone conversation, the ministers agreed to normalize
the diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Turkey. To that
extent the ministers agreed to reinstate ambassadors in Ankara and The
Hague shortly," the ministry said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Blok is set to visit Turkey "soon," Reuters reported on the
same day.
"The visit will happen in the second half of this year. We will probably
find a slot around late August, September," Foreign Minister Mevlut
Cavusoglu said speaking to private broadcaster NTV.
Relations between the Netherlands and Turkey have gone especially
sour after Dutch authorities canceled the flight permit of a plane
carrying Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu during last year's referendum
campaign. The Dutch government also expelled Family and Social Affairs
Minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya from Rotterdam, blocking her from
addressing the Turkish community.
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