Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. The meeting took place ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which both are scheduled to attend this weekend. This visit marks Erhurman's second trip to Ankara since his election last October. No public statements were released following the meeting. In previous comments, Erhurman has emphasized that any resolution to the Cyprus issue requires the shared will of both communities on the island. He advocated for time-bound and result-oriented negotiations, expressing concern about the potential for a return to the status quo if talks fail. Erhurman also highlighted the intention of the Turkish Cypriot side to remain engaged in the diplomatic process. Additionally, Erhurman is expected to hold a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his stay in Turkey.