Erdoğan: Turkish Cypriots are an inseparable part of the Turkic world

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan published an article titled “Turkic World Century: From Solidarity to Integration” ahead of the Turkic States Organization (TDT) summit in Ankara, which is taking place today. In it, he said Türkiye attaches great importance to developing the opportunities provided by the observer status of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and to strengthening ties with fraternal countries.

Erdoğan said, “We are continuing our solidarity with the Turkish people of Cyprus, an inseparable part of the Turkic world, with this understanding.” He wrote that Türkiye will maintain its firm stance on ending the unjust isolation faced by Turkish Cypriots and on the acceptance of their sovereign equality and equal international status. He said he firmly believes the 21st century will be the “Turkic World Century.”

Erdoğan also held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. According to a statement from the Communications Directorate, the leaders discussed Türkiye-US bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments. Erdoğan said both sides would continue working to develop relations and boost cooperation in every area, as the two countries will mark their 100th anniversary next year.