Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 18-10-12

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[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS

[A] Turkish Cypriot Press

[01] Arikli: "Loose federation is a formula which could be discussed"; Akinci was not sidelined by Turkey

[02] Elcil calls on Akinci to react for being pushed aside by Turkey

[03] Eroglu asks for a "velvet separation" in Cyprus

[04] Debates regarding the meeting between Cavusoglu and President Anastasiades continue

[05] Candan and Saner attend PACE meetings

[06] Ulucay evaluates MSEAP meeting

[07] Ataoglu carries out contacts in Ankara

[B] Turkish Press

[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS

[01] Erdogan vows to root out 'terror nests east of the Euphrates'

[02] Cavusoglu: Turkey to reopen Consulates in Mosul and Basra

[03] Kalin: Joint Turkish-Saudi team to investigate Khashoggi disappearance

[04] Demiroren elected to WAN-IFRA board unanimously

[A] Turkish Cypriot Press

[01] Arikli: "Loose federation is a formula which could be discussed"; Akinci was not sidelined by Turkey

In a written statement, Arikli said that "loose federation" with reduced authorities of the central state, is a formula that they could discuss, under the condition that "its context will be fill in and Turkey's active and effective guarantees will not be diluted" .

Referring to the statements he made yesterday after the briefing he had from Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci concerning his contacts in New York, Arikli recalled that he had stated, that "in the framework of the principle of reciprocity, one would wish that the Foreign Minister of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu would also meet with Akinci after his meeting with Anastasiades" and added the following: "After the last briefing I had on this issue, it is with pleasure to I say that our worries towards this matter were groundless. It seems that the impression that some circles in the TRNC want to create with the allegation that Akinci was sidelined by Turkey and that the principle of reciprocity was disconcerted, were nothing else but fallacy. The same circles which always exert efforts to attack Turkey and Turkish officials found the chance to distort also this issue".

Referring to the meeting between Cavusoglu and Anastasiades, Arikli said the following: "Everyone who was there, including our president, told us that those meetings could be helpful. For this reason, Cavusoglu-Anastasiades meeting was not a surprise for us. What is important, is to see how the position that Anastasiades expressed about 'loose federation' can be filled in and also to understand whether this was a maneuver or not, being expressed with the aim to lose time".

Arikli went on alleging the following: "What is important for us is for all related sides, including the Greek Cypriots, to realize that the negotiations which continue for half century on the basis of a federation cannot be result-oriented and to realize that we should look for new ways. The 'loose federation' with reduced authorities of the Central State, is a formula that we could discuss, under the condition that 'its context will be filled in and Turkey's active and effective guarantees will not be diluted'".

(AK)

[02] Elcil calls on Akinci to react for being pushed aside by Turkey

In a written statement, Elcil reacted to the fact that Turkish Cypriot leader Akinci has been pushed aside by Turkey by adding: "In light of these developments, Akinci should protest more intensely for being treated disrespectfully and show his political will by taking the support of the community." Elcil further stressed that they do not accept to be put aside and they will support the stance that Akinci will demonstrate against any attack to the community.

Underlining that to be a leader of a community does not mean that you should wander around the festivals or attend the "Eco days" hosted by those who were the pawn of fascist attacks, Elcil stressed that the leader of a communitly should object to those who applaud the extinction of their community.

Elcil further said that Turkey has shown once more that it follows a two-faced policy on Cyprus. Turkey, on the one hand, cooperates with the Greek Cypriots, under the name of the Republic of Cyprus, on sport and cultural activities held in the international arena, but on the other hand, it holds the Turkish Cypriots as a hostage and prevents them to go out in the international arena. Elcil added that Turkey does not care at all for the Turkish Cypriot community.

(DPs)

[03] Eroglu asks for a "velvet separation" in Cyprus

In a written statement, Eroglu claimed also that after all this time and the "flexibility" allegedly exhibited by the Turkish side no one has the right to keep the Turkish Cypriots under isolation.

Moreover, he criticized Turkish Cypriot leader Akinci for not determining a "new road" which will save the Turkish Cypriots from what he called as "the delaying tactics of the Greek Cypriots".

(I/Ts.)

[04] Debates regarding the meeting between Cavusoglu and President Anastasiades continue

Writing in Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper(12.10.18) under the title "Meeting from state to state", columnist Unal Findik argues that the actual reason for the Greek Cypriot side's wish to meet with Turkish officials is because this is in harmony with the aim of "negotiations between officials of the Republic of Cyprus and official representatives of its occupier, the Republic of Turkey". He claims:

"[…] It is said that Turkey is not satisfied with Akinci and that Akinci took some steps at the negotiating table by not taking into consideration the suggestions coming from Turkey on some issues. For example, it is said that he showed his cards by giving a map to the other side before going to Crans Montana. Or even though after Crans Montana it was asked from him 'not to discuss federation any more, but confederation', he did not do it and therefore he was scratched out.

It is said that this was the actual reason for the meeting between Cavusoglu and Anastasiades in New York. […]

The Greek Cypriot press extensively covered the issue. 'New solution formulas' were discussed in Cavusoglu-Anastasiades meeting. Cavusoglu suggested the 'confederation' as a new solution formula. As for Anastasiades, he discussed over the 'loose federation formula'.

Thus, Akinci, who still insists on the 'federation' formula, was sidelined. Anastasiades reached his target. From now on, as President of the Republic of Cyprus, he will start discussions with the Turkish Foreign Minister and then with the Turkish President. This is leading offside the Turkish Cypriots and Turkey's military force, which legally exists on the island for the sake of the Turkish Cypriots. The consequences of the bypass method, which was used only because Akinci did not listen to them, will be severe.

The price for this will mainly be paid by us, the Turkish Cypriots. However, Turkey will also pay in the long term. This policy is 'meetings from state to state' between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey. […]

Let no one believe that Anastasiades will not discuss the loose federation. He is engaging in deception. His real aim is to make Turkey recognize his half state which Turkey says 'I do not recognize', but the entire world recognizes. As far as we see, he is achieving this.

Where will the Turkish Cypriots be in this equation? The TRNC foreign minister stated that he is not annoyed by the Cavusoglu-Anastasiades meeting. However, I, as a Turkish Cypriot who wants a solution, felt a great annoyance, because this development is a development, which totally ignores the Turkish Cypriots and leads them to the position of being a minority in both sides.

The south part of Cyprus will continue its way as the Republic of Cyprus. The northern part of Cyprus will be bound to Turkey with its lands decreased. Thus, while the Turkish Cypriots, who will choose to live in the south will be a minority, those who will choose to live in the north will also continue living as Turks instead of being Turkish Cypriots. This means annihilation of the Turkish Cypriots […]."

Referring to the same issue, columnist Erkan Egmez in Turkish Cypriot daily Star K?br?s newspaper(12.10.18) argues that Akinci was not right when he reacted to the meeting between Cavusoglu and President Anastasiades. He says that this meeting was not against the Turkish Cypriot "people", because Turkey has allegedly never done anything to put the Turkish Cypriots into a difficult situation. "It even supported the Annan plan, what else should it do Mr Akinci", Egmen asks the Turkish Cypriot leader and alleges:

"The Greek Cypriot side does not support the federal solution defended by the Turkish side. If this process leads us to velvet separation, who will prevent this? […] Turkey will not sit anymore at a negotiating table for a federal solution with an open ended process. Moreover, the search for federal solution carried out by Akinci within the TRNC does not find support. The president should embrace the entire people and reexamine his sensitivities in the Cyprus problem. The majority in the parties which are in the parliament does not support the federal solution which includes concessions […]

This week, the UNSG Guterres will submit his report to the Security Council. A call for the resumption of the negotiations from the point they were left off is very difficult. The Greek Cypriot side does not demand the beginning of the negotiations. If the Turkish army will totally withdraw and the guarantees will end, this will be a new situation for the Greek Cypriot side. The TRNC people and Turkey will never support this view. Therefore, president Akinci's worry regarding Turkey remain groundless."

(I/Ts.)

[05] Candan and Saner attend PACE meetings

According to a written statement issued by the "TRNC's representation office in Strasburg", Candan delivered a speech during the meeting of the Committee of Political Affairs and Democracy. In his speech, Candan shared his views on the latest developments of the Cyprus problem. Candan, inter alia, described as unacceptable the current status quo in Cyprus and alleged that the Turkish Cypriots are determined to undertake any steps to change it. Candan alleged further that the Turkish Cypriot side has shown its willingness for a solution in Cyprus with the positive vote of the Annan plan and also in the last Cyprus conference in Crans Montana.

Stressing the need for a result-oriented formula to be found in order for the negotiation talks to continue, Candan said that this is possible with the Guterres framework. Referring to the latest quarrels in the Greek Cypriot side, Candan said that the aim of these is to "lose time" and cause "uncertainties" in the negotiation process and called on the international community not to allow this to happen.

(AK)

[06] Ulucay evaluates MSEAP meeting