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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 legalisation of the status quo, where the Greek Cypriots govern the southern part of the island while the Turkish Cypriots govern the northern part of the island.
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]
According to a poll by Gezici, dating January 2020, two-state solution showed a support with 81.3% among Turkish Cypriots.[4]
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
- ^ a b c Salih, Halil Ibrahim (2013). Reshaping of Cyprus: A Two-State Solution:. US: Xlibris. p. 220. ISBN 978-1-4797-8014-3.
- ^ Kempton two state solution
- ^ Famagusta two state Cyprus
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