Eroglu: If an agreement is not reached in the Cyprus problem, we will draw our own way

Turkish Cypriot daily Vatan newspaper (03.04.15) reports that Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu has said that this is the last chance for the solution of the Cyprus problem and if an agreement is not reached during this process, they will draw their way together with the “people”. In statements during a visit to occupied Keryneia within the framework of his “pre-election” campaign, Eroglu referred to the Cyprus problem and alleged:
“During the process which will follow the people’s expectations will be at the table. This is the last chance. If it does not happen, we will draw our way together with our people. I assume that as the UN Secretary – General said, the forthcoming period will be the last game. This game should be played well and we should reach an agreement which we believe will be lasting in Cyprus. You realize that this agreement cannot be unilateral. The other side should also take the same step”.

Eroglu alleged that if the Greek Cypriots continue what he called as their insincere stance within the next period, in a few years he will discuss the issue with the Turkish Cypriot “people” and if necessary, the Turkish Cypriot side will hold a referendum alone. Eroglu reiterated the view that a time limit should be put in the negotiations and alleged that the sincerity of the Greek Cypriots will be seen from whether they will accept a time limit or not.