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The part of the Maraş public beach, which is within the TRNC boundaries and has been closed for 46 years, is now open for use. In the statement made by the Ministry of National Defense, “a part of Closed Varosha, which belongs to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and has been closed to settlements and visits for 46 years, has been opened to the public today.” Eat and good luck to our brothers who live there.
A part of the Maraş region, which lies within the borders of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and has been closed for 46 years, was opened to the public around 12 o’clock.
The publicly owned Demokrasi Avenue and a part of the coastal part of Varosha, which belongs to the public, began to wander.
Of the citizens who wanted to witness this historic moment, 200 of them entered Maraş first.
At the entrance a warning was made to pay attention to social distance and the use of masks due to the new type of coronavirus epidemic (Kovid-19).
Many journalists are also following the events in Closed Varosha.
MESSAGE FROM FUAT OKTAY
Vice President Fuat Oktay declared that the “Closed Varosha” region of Cyprus, which was closed to settlements and settlements 46 years ago, is once again full of human voices.
In his post on his social media account, Oktay said: “The beautiful beaches of Varosha have again been filled with human voices after 46 years. I firmly believe that Maraş, the pearl of the eastern Mediterranean, will be both the symbol of peace and prosperity. as the lifeblood of the TRNC economy. ” used expressions.
WHAT HAPPENED?
With the decision made last year, the TRNC government took steps to open Varosha, which has been closed since 1974, and began the study of the scientific inventory with the team of experts. Maras, with the participation of senior Turkish officials, on February 15, the “Legal Opening Meeting, Varosha with Political and Economic Aspects” of the Turkish Bar Association was held.
The process of gradual opening of Maraş began, which was captured by the Turkish Armed Forces during the Cyprus Peace Operation in 1974 and closed to the settlement.
During his visit to Ankara yesterday, TRNC Prime Minister Ersin Tatar stated that by announcing the decision on the opening of Maraş, they brought the works to a stage in line with the roadmap they prepared for the opening of Maraş and that they took the first concrete step.
SUPPORT FOR “SENIOR” OF TURKEY
TRNC’s studies on the opening of Varosha to resettlement received strong support from Turkey.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his speech yesterday, during Tatar’s visit to Ankara, emphasized that he knew very well the importance of reopening Maraş for the citizens of TRNC.
Erdogan, as a first step, stated that they are pleased that the Turkish Cypriot people can enter the closed area to benefit from the Maraş coast from Thursday morning: “The objections of the opposing party have already been in vain, as no private property will be caused in the area open for use. We hope that the works carried out with respect will be concluded as soon as possible and that Varosha will be fully opened. We are ready to provide all kinds of support to the TRNC authorities in this matter ” . he said.
On the other hand, Vice President Fuat Oktay shared on his social media account after the decision made in Maraş yesterday: “We are opening the beautiful Maraş, which has been inactive for a long time, fairly and legally.” he had used the expression.
RESOLUTION TO DISCUSS OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will discuss the TRNC’s decision to open the closed Maraş coastline to the public on Friday.
According to information obtained from diplomatic sources, the UNSC will discuss Maraş’s closed decision of the TRNC in a closed session on Friday.
The meeting is expected to take place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
For his part, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, expressed his concern over the decision and asked “to avoid unilateral actions that increase tension on the island and overshadow the success of the dialogue and negotiations.”
The UN Secretary General’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said the UN position on the closed issue of Marash has not changed in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions.
