Ertugruloglu rejects federalism and criticizes Erhurman

On November 13, 2026, the so-called foreign minister of the self-proclaimed TRNC, Tahsin Ertugruloglu, issued a formal statement reaffirming his total alignment with the Turkish government's stance. He declared that the goal of establishing two sovereign equal states with equal international status is the only realistic path forward. Furthermore, he explicitly stated that the chapter on a federal solution for the Cyprus issue is permanently closed and will not be revisited.

Ertugruloglu specifically targeted Tufan Erhurman, accusing him of creating political discord by failing to support this state policy. He criticized Erhurman for his perceived rapprochement with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, accusing him of socializing with the leader who has been snubbed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ertugruloglu rejected any personal blame for the alleged discord within the Turkish Cypriot political scene, insisting his own actions reflect the official national policy.