Published January 31,2024
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Türkiye on Tuesday stated it helps the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) after renewal of the mandate of UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for an additional yr, with out the latter’s approval.
“Contrary to the established practice of the United Nations, the consent of the Turkish Cypriots was, yet again, not sought during the mandate extension of the Peacekeeping Force. We make use of this occasion to draw attention to the fact that UNFICYP is able to continue its activities in the territory of the TRNC due to the goodwill of the TRNC authorities,” the Foreign Ministry stated in an announcement.
“We underline the need for a legal basis for the continuation of these activities and emphasize that we fully support the steps which will be taken by the TRNC side in this regard.”
The ministry stated the UNFICYP has “turned a blind eye” to quite a few infractions of the buffer zone by the Greek Cypriot facet, including that the unjust effort on Aug.18, 2023, to hinder the development of the Yiğitler-Pile street, a humanitarian initiative, as soon as once more demonstrated its failure to exhibit the impartiality anticipated from peacekeeping missions.
“It is regrettable that the UN Security Council’s latest resolution refers to the Council’s press statement of Aug. 21 concerning the incident in question, which was completely divorced from the realities on the ground. The completion of the Yiğitler-Pile road would be an effective step towards restoring the Turkish Cypriots’ eroded confidence in UNFICYP and would contribute to the reduction of tensions on the ground,” the assertion added.
Türkiye stated it’s “deeply disappointed” that the decision extending UNFICYP’s mandate as soon as once more refers to outdated and exhausted fashions for a attainable settlement, whereas not mentioning the two-state imaginative and prescient put ahead by the president of the TRNC.
“We emphasize that this approach is far from being fair and constructive at a time when a Personal Representative has recently been appointed to explore whether common ground exists or not between the two sides in the Island,” the assertion added.
“We call on the UN Security Council to recognize that a just, lasting and sustainable settlement in Cyprus can only be reached on the basis of the realities on the ground and to reaffirm the inherent rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, namely their sovereign equality and equal international status.”
The ministry additionally reiterated Türkiye’s name on the UN Security Council and the worldwide group to acknowledge the TRNC.
The TRNC has rejected the UN Security Council’s transfer, saying the physique has as soon as once more “repeated its mistake.” “We reject this approach that ignores the will and existence of the Turkish Cypriot side,” its Foreign Ministry stated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr