Former Turkish Cypriot Chief Negotiator Clarifies Cyprus Negotiations Role and Achievements 2005-2007
Rasit Pertev, who served as the Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator from April 2005 to November 2007, has corrected recent misconceptions about the Cyprus peace talks during his tenure. He emphasized that despite limited meetings between community leaders Mehmet Ali Talat and Tassos Papadopoulos, negotiators met frequently and made significant progress establishing the foundations for full-fledged peace negotiations.
Pertev highlighted that the negotiation framework developed then included a comprehensive confidence-building package and advances such as the groundwork for the Ledra Street crossing. Contrary to claims that the talks "never arrived anywhere," he stated that these efforts were crucial in shaping subsequent processes, including those culminating in Crans-Montana in 2017.
Implementation of the agreed packages was deferred due to political considerations ahead of Greek Cypriot presidential elections, not because of a failure by negotiators. Pertev credited the professionalism and perseverance of both sides, supported by UN special representative Michael Møller, for the progress achieved during a period marked by limited public engagement and few leader meetings.
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