Izcan: Turkey has absolutely no right on Cyprus’ natural resources

Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris (11.08.11) reports that Izzet Izcan, general secretary of the United Cyprus Party (BKP), has said that the Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) policy of creating tension harms the efforts for finding a solution in Cyprus. In a written statement issued yesterday, Izcan pointed out that Turkey has absolutely no right on the natural resources of Cyprus.

Izcan noted that the natural resources of the island belong to the Cyprus people and added that the Turkish Cypriots, who are citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, could demand their rights from these natural resources.

Izcan recalled that Turkey recognizes the Republic of Cyprus when this suits its plans and then says that “there is no state such as Republic of Cyprus” when the existence of the Republic of Cyprus does not suits its plans. Izcan noted that Turkey demands rights on the Turkish Cypriots also when this suits its plans.

Izcan said that the AKP Government implements a policy which escalates tension, uses threats and contributes in the increase of nationalism in both sides of the island. He noted that this policy harms the solution process on the island and the relations between the two communities.