Announcements
Announcement for Our Citizens in Israel and Palestine
TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been carrying out the necessary consultations with the relevant authorities in order to safely evacuate 150 people – TRNC citizens and their families – who are either permanently or temporarily residing in the region and have requested from our Ministry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
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Announcement for Our Citizens in Israel and Palestine
Due to the developments in Israel and Palestine, it is recommended that our citizens, who are permanently and/or temporarily residing in Israel and Palestine, take all possible measures for their personal safety and continue to stay in safe closed areas. For developments, it is recommended to follow the official websites and social media accounts of
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Announcement Regarding 3rd Country Citizens Planning To Travel To Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Via Türkiye
Announcement Regarding 3rd Country Citizens Planning To Travel To Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Via Türkiye Please be informed that “OK to Board” practice that had been in effect during COVID-19 pandemic, for third country nationals transit in Türkiye, has ceased to apply. Türkiye has announced that as of 15 August 2023, practice of
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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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Official Statements
Regarding the 60th year of the deployment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Security Council deployed a United Nations Peacekeeping Force in the Island of Cyprus through its Resolution 186, dated 4 March 1964, with an aim to “restore peace” in face of the atrocities carried out against the Turkish Cypriot people, when the island was turned into a bloodbath by the Greek Cypriot side. After
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Regarding the attack on Turkish Cypriot youths in the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus
We strongly condemn the attack on a group of our youths on 18 February 2024 during their trip to the Troodos region of the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCA). Our youths, who were on their way back to our country following a trip to the Troodos region, stopped at the Platania picnic area
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Regarding the United Nations Security Council Resolution Extending the Mandate of UNFICYP
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2723 (2024) extending the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 January 2025, for a period of one year, has been adopted on 30 January 2024. Presence of United Nations Peacekeeping Force has reached its 60th year in Cyprus, which was established with Resolution
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Regarding the Greek Cypriot Administration’s so-called “Maritime Spatial Plan”
The Greek Cypriot Administration has announced on 20 December 2023 that it has approved a so-called “National Maritime Spatial Plan”. The primary goal of the plan, which encompasses energy sources, sea transportation, fishing, aquaculture and tourism, is reported as the promotion of sustainable development at sea through an ecosystem-based approach. The said plan is the
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News
Minister Ertuğruloğlu: “We expect this to set an example for TRNC”
TRNC Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu evaluated the European Union Summit and Kosovo’s full membership process in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to the KIBRIS newspaper. Ertuğruloğlu noted that the Greek Cypriot side and Greece played an active role in the decisions taken on Türkiye at the European Union Summit
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Ertuğruloğlu receives Nusrettin Yuca and his delegation
TRNC Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu received the President of the Turkish Peace Forces Veterans Association Nusrettin Yuca and his accompanying delegation. Minister Ertuğruloğlu expressed his pleasure to host the veterans at the Ministry and said that the martyrs and veterans showed the greatest sacrifice by giving of their lives to make the lands we
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