More statements by Talat on the Cyprus problemUnder the title “The possibility for the solution is far”, Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen (24.11.11) publishes statements by the former Turkish Cypriot leader, Mehmet Ali Talat who said, inter alia, that the possibility for reaching a solution in Cyprus seems to be far away.

Speaking at a televised program broadcast by Genc TV the day before yesterday, Talat evaluated several issues, and said that the solution in Cyprus is a far away possibility because the Turkish side does not want a solution and the Greek side lacks will.

Evaluating the results of the last summit on the Cyprus problem, Talat stated that the important thing is a solution to be reached and not which side will find the solution.

Talat said that a solution to be reached by Eroglu would be massively accepted and lasting. “This is my biggest desire. However, looking at the process today, there is not such a possibility”, he added.

Referring to Eroglu’s wish to transfer the discussion of the territory issue to an international conference, Talat said that this will turn out to be worthless.

Replying to the question what will happen within the next two months, Talat said that any decision by the UN Secretary-General, other than the continuation of the efforts for a solution, would not be in favour of the Turkish Cypriots. He added that if Ban Ki-Moon concludes that a solution could not be reached, the breakaway regime will not be recognized. Talat noted that the UN Secretary-General will leave the continuation of the process for a later time. He also pointed out that Eroglu thinks that this would be a gain for the Turkish Cypriots, but it will be dangerous.