According to illegal Bayrak television (online, 14.08.15), the general secretary of the Republican Turkish Party-United Forces (CTP-BG) Tufan Erhurman has made evaluations regarding the “government workings” and the Cyprus issue.
Speaking during a program on the “BRT”, Erhurman drew attention to the coordination of the CTP-BG and National Unity Party (UBP) “coalition government”. Pointing out that the “coalition government” will serve as a “reform government”, he said work to be done and “laws” to be passed were scheduled.
Referring to the property issue, he said discussions being held on the issue are still early and added that criteria to be discussed on property have not been agreed on yet.
Touching upon the discussions on the property issue and claims that the right of return will be given to the previous owners, Erhurman referred to the decision of the European Court of Human Rights. “Property right is a human right however bestowing this right does not necessarily mean bestowing the right of return to the property”, Erhurman said.
Regarding the Governance and Power Sharing Chapter, Erhuman evaluated the issue of rotating presidency and added that the Turkish Cypriot side has red lines on the issue. He therefore stressed that it is out of question for the presidency to belong to the Greek Cypriot side only like it was during the 1960 Republic.
Also expressing the “government’s support” to the negotiations being carried out by Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, he said what really matter is to reach a sustainable solution which will satisfy the “people”.
