Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat said yesterday that if Turkish harbors and airports were opened to Greek Cyprus, this would lift the last lever for a resolution on the island.

Speaking to Daily News, Talat expressed support for Turkey’s veto to Greek Cypriot’s membership to international institutions. "Greek Cyprus shouldn’t join new institutions," he said.

Stressing that the TRNC’s policy was to reunify the island on the basis of the Annan plan, Talat added that no one could create a mortgage on the future.

He further stressed that he was ready to begin Cyprus talks with Greek Cyprus. "These talks can be on the basis of the Annan plan or not," he added.

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