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Erdogan supports two-state solution, unveils new projects in Northern Cyprus visit 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Ankara would help construct a presidential palace and new parliament building in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during a high-level visit to the breakaway state Monday. 
A handout picture published by the parliament of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking.

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan landed in Northern Cyprus Monday, kicking off a two-day visit to mark the anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 intervention on the island, where he reiterated support for a two-state solution amid long-stalled UN-led reunification talks.

Addressing the parliament of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Erdogan Monday unveiled what he had earlier referred to as “good news,” announcing Ankara would help build a presidential palace and new parliament building in the TRNC, for which he said construction would begin shortly.

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