WITH THE TBMM EU HARMONIZATION COMMITTEE DELEGATION
JOINT MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN PARLIAMENT EU COMMITTEE IN KKTC
ORGANIZED

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TGNA) European Union Harmonization Commission and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
To discuss the European Union Harmonization Draft Laws of the Assembly of the Republic of Cyprus (TRNC)
A joint meeting between the Committee formed in this regard was held in the TRNC.
Dr. Ahmet Savaşan, Chairman of the EU Committee of the TRNC Republican Assembly and Dr. Ahmet Savaşan, Chairman of the EU Harmonization Committee of the TGNA
At the meeting held under the chairmanship of Burhan Kayatürk, the Cyprus issue,
Inter-parliamentary cooperation, relations with the EU and contacts with the Turkic world were discussed.
Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Chairman of the TRNC Republican Assembly EU Committee Dr. Ahmet
Savaşan expressed his satisfaction with the visit of the TBMM EU Harmonization Commission delegation
bringing that inter-parliamentary cooperation is of great importance for the political goals of the TRNC.
of the EU harmonization process. Dr. Ahmet Savaşan, EU Harmonization Committee established within parliaments
The main objective of their commission is to ensure the existence of the Republic of Turkey with strong support
The political future goals of the TRNC, which continues its struggle, include membership of the European Union.
to keep the will alive, and to ensure that laws and by-laws are in line with modern life, irrespective of EU membership.
universal values and exemplary practices.
Stating that the European Union displayed a biased attitude on the Cyprus issue, Savaşan said, 2004
The acceptance of the Greek Cypriot side as a representative of the whole island to EU membership in
negatively affected the TRNC. Despite this, the TRNC, with the strong support of Motherland Turkey
Savaşan emphasized that the economic developments, international
contacts and cooperation under the umbrella of the Organization of Turkic States
has increased.
Burhan Kayatürk, Chairman of the EU Harmonization Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
expressed their satisfaction with the visit to the TRNC as a delegation,
thanked the TRNC authorities for the hospitality shown.
In his speech, Dr. Fazıl Küçük, the Leader of the Freedom Struggle of the Turkish Cypriot people and Founder
Paying tribute to President Rauf Raif Denktaş on the anniversary of his death, Kayatürk said that Cyprus
emphasized that the issue is a national cause for Turkey. In this context, the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the TRNC
Stating that it is of great importance for the Assembly of the Republic to act in coordination
Kayatürk, keeping the dialog between parliamentarians alive through mutual visits
that it is necessary.
Kayatürk said that the Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Assembly of the Republic-UN Parliament will meet on July 7-10.
2025 in Ankara and the visit was very productive
noting that in order to increase the international visibility of the TRNC, the TRNC has been working with the Turkic States
Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the development of inter-parliamentary relations. Azerbaijan
The Friendship Group established between the National Assembly and the TRNC Republican Assembly
emphasized that it was an important step.
Turkey-TRNC Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group and Azerbaijan Inter-Parliamentary
A mixed delegation from the Friendship Group will visit the TRNC on November 14-16, 2025 for the 42nd
paid an official visit to the TRNC to participate in the events marking the anniversary of the TRNC's foundation
reminding Kayatürk that these meetings should be organized under the name “Three States, One Nation Meetings”

They find it extremely valuable. Kayatürk said that this understanding is based on common history, culture, language and
is a strong reflection of the unity of destiny.
A just, lasting and sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue can only be achieved by the Turkish Cypriot people.
recognition by the international community of its sovereign equality and equal international status
emphasizing that this will be possible, Kayatürk said that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Call on the international community to recognize TRNC in his address to the United Nations General Assembly
that he did.
Kayatürk said that any proposal that does not reflect the realities on the island and the will of the parties is not a solution.
that the international community must now recognize that it will not bring any good,
Within the framework of the historical, legal and humanitarian responsibilities of the Motherland and Guarantor Turkey, Cyprus
He stated that he will continue his support for the peace, prosperity and development of the Turkish people with determination.