Yildirim alleges that this is the last chance for a solution in Cyprus; Akinci’s contacts in Ankara
Turkish Cypriot daily Havadis newspaper (18.08.16) reports that Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci met yesterday in Ankara with Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. Citing information acquired by Anatolia news agency, the paper writes that the Cyprus talks were evaluated during the closed-door meeting which lasted for one hour.
According to the same source, Yildirim alleged that the ongoing negotiating process is the last chance for finding a lasting and comprehensive solution in Cyprus and that Turkey will continue supporting a solution which will abolish the security grievances of the Turkish Cypriots and guarantee their political equality and legitimate rights. On his part, Akinci expressed the Turkish Cypriot “people’s” solidarity with the Turkish people which prevented the coup attempt with their “decisive and courageous stance”.
Furthermore, Akinci and Yildirim exchanged views regarding the steps to be taken for further promoting “cooperation” between Turkey and the “TRNC”.
Within the framework of his contacts in Ankara, Akinci visited at the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) the building of which had been bombed during the coup attempt of the 15th of July and the Special Operations’ Office of the Police General Directorate in Golbasi area which was also attacked.
Akinci met also with General Hulusi Akar, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, and signed the book of condolences opened at the General Staff after the coup attempt