Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said on Wednesday that the Turkish Cypriot side has never supported, and will not support, heightened tensions, referring to recent developments in the Pyla area.
In a post on social media, Erhürman stated that, according to a briefing from the north's 'security forces' command, calm has prevailed in the area as of today and dialogue is continuing. He added that this assessment is also confirmed by a relevant announcement from the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.
Escalating tensions
He further noted that there is full coordination with all 'competent authorities' on security matters in the north, assuring that the 'presidency' will fully carry out its responsibilities in relation to this process.
At the same time, he referred to “an issue that had arisen in the area a few weeks ago, which was not related to security”, stressing the importance of its swift resolution by the “political authorities”, without specifying the nature of the problem.
Referring to the Greek Cypriot side, Erhürman claimed that there are attempts to escalate tensions through statements made from the south and through Greek Cypriot media reports, insisting that the Turkish Cypriot side “will not become a party” to such efforts.
He concluded by stating that problems will be resolved with composure, determination, dialogue and diplomacy.
CNA