Announcements
Announcement for Our Citizens in Ukraine
It is strongly recommended that our citizens, which are permanently and/or temporarily residing in Ukraine, take all possible measures for their personal safety. The necessary support and guidance will be provided for those who wish to leave the country. By contacting us at the contact numbers below, you are kindly requested to provide us with
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Announcement for Our Citizens in Ukraine
Due to the increasing tension in the region, it is recommended that our citizens, which are permanently and/or temporarily residing in Ukraine, take all possible measures for their personal safety. Because of the fact that Ukrainian airspace is still closed, the necessary support and guidance will be provided for those who wish to leave the
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CROSSINGS
Our Ministry has announced, that on the ground of renovations and repair works to be carried out by the Greek Cypriot side at some police stations and land border gates, Lokmacı Border Gate would be closed to crossings on 1-2 November 2021, and subsequently, that the planned renovation has been postponed. In accordance with the
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CROSSINGS
As it is remembered, we have announced that the Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus would completely close Lokmacı Border Gate to entries and exits on 1-2 November 2021 on the ground that it would carry out renovation and repair works. According to the new information provided by the Greek Cypriot Administration to our authorities
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Official Statements
Regarding the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2674 (2023)
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2674 (2023) extending the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 January 2024, for a period of one year, has been adopted on 30 January 2023. At the outset it should be emphasized that the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, which
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Regarding the meeting of Foreign Minister Ertuğruloğlu with the Secretary-General of the OTS Ömüraliyev
Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu has paid a visit to İstanbul and met with Kubaniçbek Ömüraliyev, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), in his office. The said visit is the first high-level visit by the TRNC officials to the OTS Secretary General and the Secretariat. During his courtesy visit to the newly
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Regarding the Reports the United Nations Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus and on his Mission of Good Offices
The Reports of the United Nations Secretary-General dated 3 January on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/2023/3) and on his Mission of Good Offices (S/2023/6) has recently been published. The Report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus refers to the Status of Forces Agreement draft as the “draft framework document” which was submitted
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Regarding the decisions taken at the European Union General Affairs Council
The decision taken by the European Union (EU) General Affairs Council and the following statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, are rejected by us, in toto. The sole purpose of the decisions taken by the European Union is to please the Greek Cypriot administration. The Greek Cypriot administration was accepted as a member of the EU at
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News
Foreign Minister Ertuğruloğlu receives the delegation of the International Universities Council
TRNC Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu received the delegation of the International Universities Council (IUC) who are holding contacts in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. During the meeting, Founding Chairman of IUC Prof. Dr. Orhan Hikmet Azizoğlu informed Minister Ertuğruloğlu about the activities of the Council. They also exchanged views on the Council
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Foreign Minister Ertuğruloğlu met with his Counterparts in Uzbekistan
Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu is continuing his contacts in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan within the framework of 26th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), in which the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is an observer member. Minister Ertuğruloğlu met with the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,
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