ISLAMABAD( WNAM REPORT): President Ersin Tatar has met with Piero Fassino, rapporteur on Maraş of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and Italian Parliamentarian, at the Presidency in Lefkoşa. Discussions were held on the Cyprus issue and the preliminary draft report with regards to Maraş in the one-hour meeting that was also attended by the respective delegations.President Tatar stated that he has put forward a new vision and position for a realistic and sustainable settlement that is based on the inherent rights of the Turkish Cypriot People, namely their sovereign equality and equal international status.
The President explained that negotiations for a federal settlement have been exhausted, because of the lack of desire by the Greek Cypriot Side to share power and prosperity with the Turkish Cypriot People.
Speaking about the Maraş opening, President Tatar stated that an initiative has been taken to bring about a positive change on the Island, and to integrate Maraş, which is located within the TRNC, with civilian life.
President Tatar stated that the constructive approach of the TRNC is designed to fully respect private property rights in line with international law.
