No. Quite the contrary. Let us explain:
- Firstly, the Green Line trade is a legal tool to curb illegal trade and smuggling which is the real source of unfair competition.
- Secondly, currently the trade from the Turkish Cypriot community constitutes less than 1% of RoC imports.
- Thirdly, the Green Line trade provides opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides of the Green Line. It creates new business opportunities for those who are already engaged in commercial activities as well as those who are willing to enter the market.