Cyprus Talks: A Turkish Cypriot Perspective on the Role of the EU and the UN

Former Turkish Cypriot negotiator Özdi Nami discusses the deadlock in the Cyprus issue and the prospects for the future. Mr. Nami analyzes the Turkish Cypriot side's perception of the role of the UN and the EU, as well as the internal political situation in the Turkish Cypriot community and its relationship with Turkey. He highlights the importance of the EU for both Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot community, examining how the European perspective influences the daily concerns of Turkish Cypriots. The discussion focuses on the need for a new approach to the negotiation process, given the prolonged impasse. Mr. Nami expresses the view that the Turkish Cypriot side perceives the role of the EU differently than in the past. Additionally, he refers to the need for internal political balance within the Turkish Cypriot community in order to negotiate effectively. Mr. Nami emphasizes that Turkey has significant benefits from its relationship with the EU, and that the European perspective is also important for Turkish Cypriots. However, he acknowledges that there are different views and priorities within the Turkish Cypriot community, which affect the approach to the Cyprus issue. Overall, the discussion provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Cyprus from the perspective of an experienced Turkish Cypriot negotiator, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for the future.