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Erdogan Conducts Second Day of His TNRC Visit, Calls on Taliban to End Occupation

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  • Erdogan conducts second day of his visit to Northern Cyprus after making a strong statement yesterday by announcing the construction of a presidential complex in TNRC.
    • Erdogan reiterated support for the two-state solution as the only feasible arrangement on the island - saying that Turkish Cypriots are continuing a positive agenda, while the Greek side does not want a solution.
    • The development of more physical infrastructure in TNRC or the re-opening of Varosha will likely fan tensions with the EU
  • Erdogan calls for an end to the Taliban occupation of Afghanistan, dismissing a warning over the presence of Turkish soldiers at the Kabul airport issued last week.
    • Erdogan said this was no way for Muslims to deal with each other
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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