Two-state solution (Cyprus)

The two-state solution[1] for the Cyprus dispute refers to the permanent division of the island of Cyprus into a Turkish Cypriot state in the north and a Greek Cypriot state in the south, as opposed to the various proposals for a reunification of Cyprus.

The two-state solution would entail the formalization of the status quo that has existed on the island following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, with the internationally recognized, Greek Cypriot-controlled Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish-occupied northern third of the island.

The UN tries to achieve the solution of the dispute via reunification of Cyprus based on a federal model, with the Annan reunification plan as the most concrete example.

Support for two-state solution

In 2007, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus performed a poll on the topic, with 60% of Turkish Cypriots supporting the idea of the two-state solution to the Cyprus dispute.[1] Another poll in 2009, made by KADEM research, showed a 77.9% support among Turkish Cypriots, with 63% casting doubt over the success of the peace negotiations.[1]

In general, the Republic of Turkey has often expressed its support to the two-state solution as alternative to reunification, most notably by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to majority Turkish Northern Nicosia in 2014.[2] According to Greek Cypriot media, the two-state solution is to be pushed by Turkey in case the UN-mediated peace process fails.[3]

Opposition to two-state solution

The UN tries to achieve the solution of the dispute via reunification of Cyprus based on a federal model, with the Annan reunification plan as the most concrete example.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Salih, Halil Ibrahim (2013). Reshaping of Cyprus: A Two-State Solution:. US: Xlibris. p. 220. ISBN 978-1-4797-8014-3.
  2. ↑ Kempton two state solution
  3. ↑ Famagusta two state Cyprus
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