The “International Relations and Diplomacy Center” established at the University of Kyrenia was opened by Dr. Sibel Siber understood
The “Center for International Relations and Diplomacy” established at the University of Kyrenia was opened. The opening conference of the center was given by Dr. Sibel Siber understood it. In the conference that took place with intense participation; Dr. Sibel Siber made important assessments of the ethnic tensions, the struggle for political equality and the process of resolution, starting from the beginning of the Turkish presence in Cyprus and continuing to the present day.
The University of Kyrenia’s Center for International Relations and Diplomacy aims to conduct comprehensive research, develop policy proposals and provide advanced training to students in areas such as international security, diplomacy, conflict management, economic development and environmental sustainability. . Centre; It aims to contribute to diplomatic studies at regional and global levels and to be an important reference point in the academic field.
Association. Dr. Didem Aydındağ: “We aim to strengthen our perspectives and increase the impact of our research by creating an environment based on diversity, inclusion and sustainability. “
Director of the Center for International Relations and Diplomacy at the University of Kyrenia Association. Dr. Didem Aydındağ said, “We aim to strengthen our perspectives and increase the impact of our research by creating an environment based on diversity, inclusion and sustainability. “ Association. Dr. Adinag, “We will focus on key areas such as international security, global governance, sustainable development and the impact of technology on international relations. “I fully trust that a more peaceful world can be built as a result of our work in these areas,” he said.
Dr. Sibel Siber: “Kardeş Ocağı made its name in history as the first non-governmental organization of Turkish Cypriots. “
The University of Kyrenia opened Dr., one of the former Speakers of Parliament and also the first female Prime Minister of TRNC, gave the first conference at the Center for International Relations and Diplomacy. Sibel Sibir, He discussed the relationship between the communities that lived on the island and the influence of British Colonial rule since the Ottoman Empire conquered Cyprus. Dr. Sibel Siber also mentioned the negotiation processes of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots from the middle of the 20th century and the diplomatic developments that took place with the participation of England, Greece and Turkey.
Dr. Siber said that when the Ottoman Empire was separated from the island, Turkish Cypriots were leaderless and unorganized, while Greek Cypriots were well organized with their churches and clubs. However, he said, over time, Turkish Cypriots also began to organize due to mistrust in the colonial administration and disbelief that the Ottomans would take the island back from Britain. Claiming that this group started in clubs, said Dr. Sibel Siber confirmed that the Brotherhood, founded in 1909, is an important historical institution as the first non-governmental organization of Turkish Cypriots. He explained that the Brotherhood had undertaken very important missions, especially during the years of colonial rule, and worked almost like a parliament.
Dr. Siber emphasized that the recognition by the United Nations of the right to self-determination for societies in 1945, after the Second World War, strengthened the perception of Enosis among Greek Cypriots. He explained that the Enosis Plebiscite was held under the leadership of the Church in 1950 and was approved by 96 percent. He confirmed that Greece took the case to the UN on 16 August 1954 to give the Greek Cypriots the right to self-determination, thus making the issue of Cyprus come to the UN for the first time. He said that the first resolution regarding Cyprus was approved at the UN on December 5, 1968.
Dr. also a summary of the history of the negotiations in Cyprus. Siber, the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, Dr. He spoke about the negotiation processes up to the London and Zurich Agreements signed by Fazıl Küçük and the negotiation processes after the dissolution of the Republic. The Doctor evaluated the London Conference in 1955 where Greece, England and Turkey discussed the issue of Cyprus at the same table for the first time and the proposals for changes to the Constitution made by England to the Greek Cypriot leader Makarios. Sibel Siber confirmed that Taksim was brought to the agenda by the 1958 McMillan Plan, but all these proposals were rejected by the Greek side. Explaining that negotiations continued from time to time after the dissolution of the Republic of Cyprus, Siber also referred to the American Acheson Plan of 1964.
Dr. In his speech, Siber explained that the talks that started in Beirut between Cleridis and Denktaş in 1968 continued intermittently until June 1974. He said that all these talks were discussed and closed in secret sessions of the General Assembly, and that he opened them for the first time by the decision of the council, during his term as President of the Assembly, near fifty years later. . He emphasized that these negotiation minutes are important documents that shed light on our history. Dr. Siber emphasized the importance of the two communities seeing each other as equal partners for lasting peace. Explaining that political equality, which is the main parameter of the alliance, was rejected in the Cyprus negotiations with the statement of the Greek leader that “20 percent cannot control 80 percent”. Siber said that it is possible to reach a solution in which mutual rights will be respected and both communities will feel safe. Dr. Sibel Siber concluded, “Leaders make the solution, people make peace. He concluded with an emphasis “The solution is on the table, but there is peace in the hearts.”
