Cyprus Times

Disagreement Between Arikli and Erhurman over 'Fiber Optic Protocol'

Published March 11, 2026, 12:08
Disagreement Between Arikli and Erhurman over 'Fiber Optic Protocol'

The 'Minister of Infrastructure and Transport' of the occupied territories, Erhan Arikli, disagreed with Tufan Erhurman's decision to refer the 'fiber optic protocol' to the 'constitutional court'. Arikli described the decision as a serious political and 'legal' consequence, which casts a shadow over Turkey-occupied territories relations. He argued that Erhurman is following the previous choice of Mustafa Akinci, which may negatively affect relations with Turkey. Arikli denounced the move as offensive to Turkey and leading to an uncertain direction.