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Turkish Cypriot leader: No talks on Cyprus until equal status recognised

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades in New York where he calls for sovereign equality and international equal status.

Turkey rejects UN Security Council statement on Maras initiative

"We invite the UN Security Council to elude itself from the misleading propaganda of the Greek-Greek Cypriot duo, and to support the lawful steps taken by the TRNC regarding Maras", Turkey's Foreign Ministry said.

Erdogan: Time is running out to resolve Cyprus issue

During his visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated that the best way forward is to formally divide the island nation so everyone can enjoy equal rights.

Informal Cyprus talks end with ‘no common ground’

Turkish Cypriot President Tatar says official talks on future of Cyprus meaningless without recognition of equality of both sides as sovereign states, with Greek Cypriots wanting a bizonal, bi-communal federation with political equality.

Turkey backs Turkish Cypriot 'sovereign equality' vision in Geneva talks

At the UN-led meeting, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Ankara supports a two-state solution to the island with a sustainable settlement only achievable based on ground realities.

Turkish Cypriot president says Turkey is 'motherland, guarantor country'

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin President Tatar has made his remarks regarding the solution process of the Cyprus issue during an interview with the Kathimerini newspaper published in Greece.

Turkey says 'no new negotiations' at Geneva meeting on Cyprus

"The meeting in Geneva will be informal. There will be no new negotiations to be held there," says Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Ex-UK foreign secretary proposes 'two-state solution' to Cyprus issue

Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw also urged London to open direct flights from the UK to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as a step towards normalisation.

Erdogan urges parties to pitch in on new constitution for Turkey

Turkish President Erdogan says country needs to draft a constitution that will meet the needs of the next century.

Turkey: 'Sovereign equality' can solve Cyprus issue

It would be pointless to keep rehashing the idea of a federated Cyprus made up of two separate zones, which has failed to produce any results over a half century of negotiations, Turkey's top diplomat says.

Turkey: UN mission in Cyprus failed to resolve dispute in 50 years

Turkey says the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus didn't want a further presence of UN Peacekeeping Force on the Island of Cyprus as the world body's mission has failed to resolve the dispute for “more than 50 years”.

Turkey rejects European Parliament's 'non-binding' resolution on Cyprus

Turkey's Foreign Ministry says the decision, "which is undoubtedly dictated by the Greek Cypriot Administration, once again demonstrates how disconnected from reality and prejudiced the [European Parliament] is on the Cyprus issue”.