Erhurman Refuses to Engage in Blame Game, Awaits Meeting with Christodoulides

Turkish Cypriot leader, Tufan Erhurman, avoided commenting on accusations by Nikos Christodoulides regarding his alignment with Turkey's position on a two-state solution in Cyprus, reiterating that his positions are already known. He stated that he will answer Christodoulides' questions during their scheduled meeting on the 24th of the month, if he desires. This statement comes during a period of tension and disagreement regarding the future of Cyprus and the relations between the two communities. Erhurman, with this attitude, avoids direct confrontation and chooses to discuss the issue in a more formal setting, awaiting his meeting with President Christodoulides. He emphasizes his willingness for dialogue, but also his determination not to be drawn into a blame game. The meeting is expected to be critical for the course of negotiations for the future of Cyprus.