Nicosia: President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Tufan Erhrman, welcomed Ramil Hasan, the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), along with his delegation on November 20.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Secretary General Hasan discussed his recent engagements with the Foreign Ministers and Speakers of Parliament from TURKPA member states. These discussions focused on providing support to the TRNC, highlighting the commitment to involve the TRNC in major events organized by the Assembly. He elaborated on the initiatives undertaken by TURKPA and acknowledged the significant backing the TRNC received during the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala.
Hasan mentioned the ongoing preparation of critical initiatives for 2026 under the guidance of TURKPA Chairman-in-Office, Yerlan Koshanov. He emphasized the importance of the TRNC’s role in these initiatives, reflecting the Assembly’s dedication to supporting the TRNC’s activities within its mandate.
President Erhrman expressed his optimism about the strengthening relationship between the TRNC and TURKPA during Hasan’s leadership. He reiterated the importance of Turkic states’ solidarity and support for the TRNC’s cause in line with international law. Erhrman also assured the TRNC’s active involvement in OTS projects and TURKPA’s future plans for 2026.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Secretaries General Talgat Aduov, Muhammet Alper Hayali, and Alesker Aghayev from the International Secretariat.