Erdil Nami, father of north’s former negotiator, dies

Turkish Cypriot businessman Erdil Nami, father of the north’s former ‘foreign minister’ and Cyprus problem negotiator Ozdil Nami, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84.

Erdil Nami graduated from the English School in Nicosia. He later cut short his political science studies in Ankara to participate in the 1964 bicommunal clashes in Kokkina.

After completing his studies, he entered the private sector, participating in industry, commerce and investment projects in the north.