In an interview with the Turkish newspaper Miljet, Ersin Tatar said Israeli and Egyptian gas, which came on the agenda during Europe's search for an alternative to Russian gas, "must pass through tdvk's maritime jurisdiction" and that "this situation will have a positive impact on the status of northern Cyprus". He argued that the Eastern Mediterranean project remained completely shelved. "If gas is to be brought to the EU from Israel, Egypt and region, the gas is much easier to come from Cyprus. Cyprus from Turkey is 65 km. Such a gas route will inevitably bring us recognition of the regime, they are obliged to do it, because they may not recognize it, but the Republic of Turkey recognizes it. Such a route will definitely pass through the maritime jurisdiction of tdvk," Ersin Tatar claimed.
The TC leader said that "it would be better if such an energy route goes through a cape of Karpas, as it will bring new investments there," adding that "even if it does not go through Karpas, tdvk will definitely be involved in this operation."
"Even if it goes through the sea, it will go through tdvk's maritime jurisdiction."
"Even if it goes through the sea, it will go through tdvk's maritime jurisdiction. First Allah we will be in this operation," Ersin Tatar said.
Different case with Russia
On Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's reference to tdvk', Ersin Tatar said that "Lavrov spoke about Northern Cyprus to explain the issue of Ukraine before the world opinion. He made a comparison with Russia's recognition of two separatist regions in Ukraine, that there is also tdvk there. He says that the world has accepted it, maybe it doesn't recognize it, but there is a truth there. On the other hand, compared to their issue in Ukraine, our position in Cyprus is much stronger.
Because, he continued, we, the TC people, are the founding partners of the Republic of Cyprus. The international agreements show it. Turkey is also a party to all the discussions from 1955 to 1960, because it has the right because of the Lausanne Treaty. In other words, our case in relation to Russia is different. In our case, Turkey relies entirely on international law, moved to Cyprus and intervened. So no two events are identical. Our situation is much more legitimate and healthy."
Claims of E/C double game
On EU sanctions against Russia, the T/C leader said "when the EU decided to impose sanctions, (the Republic of Cyprus) as a member state had to participate in the sanctions. But they are playing a double game because they have excellent ties with the Russians. But the main power in this region is Turkey. Turkey's good management of this process, its attitude and position, bringing the issue to the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, up to the mediation, has brought great power and prestige to Turkey."
He argued that the reason why there has not yet been an agreement on a solution to the Cyprus problem is because the Greek Cypriots are still working for the Union of Cyprus with Greece. "Therefore we have to develop a new policy. Our position for two sovereign states in Cyprus is correct... Only in this way can we balance the scales No matter what the international community says, we will not give up our state, we will not become a patch on a Greek Cypriot republic," he argued.
No one meets him, he says
The T/C leader said that "the two-state policy has always been our goal, we are happy in this respect But it is not easy at all, I am disappointed. A group of countries that defend democracy and human rights meet with Anastasiades every day. I am also the elected leader of the Turkish Cypriot people, they do not meet with me. This is also an insult to the Turkish Cypriot people. Mevlut Cavusoglu said to (EU High Representative for External Relations Joseph) Borel, meet Mr Tatar, but he did not meet me. He says, if you want to talk to me, you tell Anastasiades your problem and he will tell me. This is such an injustice," Ersin Tatar said."
Source: CNA
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