“We are working to strengthen our state, for the independence and freedom of our people”
“Formal negotiations can be started following the reaffirmation of the sovereign equality and equal international status of Turkish Cypriot People. There is currently no common ground between the sides”
“The massacres committed against Turkish Cypriots cannot be hidden”
“The necessary response will of course be given."
“Turkish Cypriots living in the UK are continuing their lives whilst trying to preserve their own idendity and culture, which is commendable.”
“Faith and trust in the TRNC has increased”
President Ersin Tatar's opening speech at Bayrak Radio and Television to commence the celebrations on the 39th anniversary of the proclamation of the TRNC is as follows;