TRNC President Erhürman: 'I did not receive the 19-article recommendation document'

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman gave an interview to Politis newspaper. Erhürman evaluated the latest developments on the Cyprus issue, the proposals put forward by the Greek side and the allegations regarding the negotiation process.

Making a statement regarding the 19-article proposal document brought to the agenda by the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC) leader Nikos Hristodulidis, Erhürman stated that the document in question was not forwarded to him. Erhürman stated that he received the 19-article document of ideas neither directly from Hristodulidis nor through the United Nations.

President Erhürman also responded to the allegations raised by the Greek side regarding Maraş. Erhürman flatly denied the allegations that he initially accepted a proposal regarding Maraş, but gave up his decision after Türkiye's intervention. The TRNC President also announced that he has not yet responded to any of the 4-article negotiation methodology proposal brought forward by the Greek side.

Emphasizing that the proposals of the United Nations Secretary General should be focused on during the negotiation process, Erhürman gave the message that the parties should not compete over the number of proposals. Erhürman said, "We are not in a race where the one who offers more suggestions will win." Pointing out the importance of a constructive approach in the negotiations on the Cyprus issue, Erhürman stated that the process should be handled within the framework of the recommendations put forward by the UN Secretary-General.

Politis newspaper announced that the continuation of the special interview with Erhürman will include evaluations on the main topics of the Cyprus issue. According to the newspaper's statement, political equality, rotating presidency, system of guarantees, opening of new crossing points and alternative suggestions put forward by Erhürman will be discussed in the rest of the interview.