Right of Turkish Cypriots must be protected for stability - Erdoğan

Right and interests of Turkish Cypriots must be protected for stability - president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said. 

The Turkish President made the remark on Friday saying that for stability in the eastern Mediterranean the rights and interests of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots must be protected.

Stability in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean is only possible by looking after the rights and interests of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Erdoğan told ambassadors during the fast-breaking (iftar) meal organized at the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party headquarters.

Erdogan reiterated that Ankara would not tolerate a fait accompli in the region, and all related parties are aware of the fact.

Like all problems, we want to solve this issue with reciprocal talks, dialogue and cooperation, he added.