Cyprus Times

Ustel Insists on 'Protocol' for Fiber Optics

Published February 19, 2026, 12:08
Ustel Insists on 'Protocol' for Fiber Optics

The 'prime minister' of the occupied territories, Unal Ustel, insists on the implementation of the 'protocol' for fiber optics, within the framework of the 'island of information' plan. He accuses the Republican Turkish Party (RTP) of misleading tactics, describing its attitude as 'political insincerity' and claiming that it follows the practice of 'first oppose, then adopt'. Ustel argues that the acquisition of fiber optic infrastructure is a matter above politics and calls on the RTP not to obstruct the implementation of the project. He states that a similar mentality has been demonstrated in other projects, such as the transfer of water from Turkey and the operation of the illegal airport in Tymbou. The leader of the UBP emphasizes that major projects in the occupied territories, such as roads, 'universities' and dams, were implemented during the 'governance' of the UBP, calling on the opposition to abandon this particular political stance.