The decision of the Council of Ministers to open banks also sparked a reaction from the Cyprus Turkish Building Contractors Association.
Cafer Gürcafer, President of the Cyprus Turkish Building Contractors Association (CTBCA), stated that disrespect rather than respect has started to increase against the decisions being taken, “The companies are discussing civil disobedience among themselves. This is not good. This is a sign that you are not on the right track.”
Gürcafer warned, “Watch out! Tension has started to rise…’’
The statements of CTBCA President Cafer Gürcafer are exactly as follows:
Disrespect rather than respect towards your decisions has started to increase. Firms are discussing civil disobedience among themselves. This is not good. This is a sign that you are not on the right track. You are seeking a balance in your effort to fight against the epidemic but the real economic sector is not included in your search. You are going to borrow five hundred million for your own expenditure. I ask you; where do we fit in with this five hundred million? Where is the real economic sector? The real economic sector, which has sustained this country with its contribution and investment for years, is dying and is in need of treatment. You are still trying to milk it. We are all closed, but you are opening the banks. Why is that? We cannot collect money from our clients because we do not work, but you are demanding it from us. Your tax officers have already started calling the accountants of our companies. The cheques are knocking at the door. Watch out, tension has started to rise and you are the cause of it.