From Bahçeli, a message on the TRNC: The foundation of a permanent solution is two sovereign states

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli marked the 43rd anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) with a message reaffirming his party’s support for a two-state solution, saying the foundation of any permanent settlement must rest on two sovereign states. Bahçeli said strengthening the KKTC’s sovereignty and securing its rightful place in the international arena are indispensable goals of the national cause. The statement reinforces Ankara’s backing for sovereign equality between the island’s two sides, a position Greek Cypriots and much of the international community have long resisted in favor of a bizonal, bicommunal federation. It matters because the KKTC is recognized only by Turkey, and the two-state formula remains the main fault line in stalled UN-led reunification talks. Watch for whether the two-state stance gains traction in upcoming informal Cyprus discussions and whether it shapes Turkey’s diplomatic outreach.