President Ersin Tatar returned to the country following completing his contacts in London, the capital of England.
President Tatar, who was exposed to the protest of Greek students before his conference in England, was greeted by citizens with applause, banners and flags on his return to the country, and expressed their support.
President Tatar evaluated his contacts in London by holding a press conference in Ercan.
Tatar thanked everyone who came to meet him and emphasized that he will defend the people’s struggle in unity and the state of right, law, justice and sovereign equality until the end.
Tatar stated that the obstructions and protests cannot be prevented from continuing the struggle of the Turkish Cypriot people in their rightful cause.
Stating that they had very positive contacts with the British Parliament, the Turkish Cypriot civil society, youth, the British media and various officials during their long-planned visit to England, Tatar noted that he also gave a conference at King’s College as an invited guest.
Stating that Greek and Greek youths protested with Greek flags and slogans in an ugly and unsuitable way to prevent them from attending the conference, Tatar said that despite this ugly attack, he held the conference and gave his messages.
Tatar stated that the incident was covered in the Turkish, TRNC and British media and that support was given from all segments, and said, “They tried to prevent us from making our voices heard. In this age, we condemn this ugly show. They cannot tolerate our sovereign equality, our existence, our rights, our red lines, not just to hear but even to announce them,” he said.
Stating that the Turkish Cypriot people are a free and independent democratic people and have the right to determine their own rights, Tatar noted that such actions cannot prevent them from talking regarding their just cause, and such events unite them even more.
Tatar said that they had very positive meetings with all groups in England and told regarding the new politics. “These things don’t happen by sitting still. We have to explain our just cause and our new policy,” he said.
Thanking all the officials who supported his visit to England, Tatar noted that appointments were not easily received and such visits would continue with determination.
President Tatar stated that the pain of earthquakes will never subside, and that he expressed the pain they experienced wherever he went.
Expressing that they are one with the Republic of Turkey in sorrow and happiness, Tatar also said “welcome to the country” to the Vice President of Turkey Fuat Oktay.
After the press conference, President Ersin Tatar greeted and thanked the citizens who welcomed him in Ercan.
During the welcome, banners were unfurled and slogans were chanted: “Cyprus is Turkish, Turkish will remain,” and “Our President Ersin Tatar is not alone”.
BRT
