A long-term and sustainable settlement in Cyprus is only possible by recognizing the realities of the island. Restoring dialogue without a common ground for negotiations is not possible.

Axar.az reports that this was stated by the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, during a meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart.

He stated that Nicosia is ready to cooperate with the Greek Cypriot community based on the principle of “two independent and sovereign states.”

Commenting on the UN Security Council’s calls for a federal structure in Cyprus, Tatar said:

“This issue has lost its relevance. The lack of agreement on this matter is entirely due to the Greek side.”