President Ersin Tatar Holds Ministerial-Level Meeting with UK Minister for Europe

The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, today held a meeting with the UK Minister for Europe, Stephen Doughty MP, during his visit to London.This high-level engagement builds on previous discussions held earlier this year in both the TRNC and Geneva ahead of the July UN-led talks on the Cyprus issue. The meeting marks a significant moment of direct Ministerial dialogue between the UK and the Turkish Cypriot leadership.President Tatar is currently in London for a series of important engagements, including high-level meetings with British parliamentarians, interviews with members of the UK press, and to attend the annual Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival - a major event celebrating the heritage and contribution of the Turkish Cypriot community in the United Kingdom.The President reiterated his commitment to achieving a fair and lasting solution to the Cyprus issue through the recognit

President Tatar Meets with Shadow Foreign Minister Lord Callanan in UK Parliament

President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus met today with Lord Callanan, a Shadow Foreign Minister, during his visit to London for high-level political engagements.The meeting, held in the UK Parliament, provided an opportunity to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue and President Tatar’s vision for a two-state solution based on sovereign equality and mutual respect between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot peoples.In a constructive exchange, the President outlined the challenges Turkish Cypriots continue to face due to their international isolation and reaffirmed his commitment to a realistic and lasting settlement that reflects the political realities on the island.The meeting was also attended by Lord Wharton, Lord Elliot and Lord Rogan who joined the discussion and listened to the President’s case for greater UK engagement with Turkish Cypriot institutions and support for a sustainable and peaceful future.President Tatar is currently in London for a programme of high-level parliamentary meetings, interviews with British media outlets, and to take part in the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival, a celebration of community, heritage, and the enduring bond between the UK and the Turkish Cypriot people.

President Tatar Meets Former Conservative Leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith in London

President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus met today with the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, former Leader of the Conservative Party, during his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom.Sir Iain Duncan Smith has long been a supporter of the Turkish Cypriot people, particularly on the issue of ending their unjust isolation. He has repeatedly raised the matter of direct flights from the UK to Ercan International Airport and has consistently advocated for greater engagement with Turkish Cypriot institutions.In a warm and friendly exchange, the President and Sir Iain discussed the ongoing Cyprus issue and the President’s vision for a two-state solution based on the sovereign equality of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot peoples.To mark the occasion, Sir Iain Duncan Smith presented President Tatar with a Tottenham Hotspur football shirt bearing his name - a gesture that was warmly received. Both men are lifelong Tottenham supporters and shared a light-hearted moment reflecting on their passion for the club.President Tatar is currently in London for a series of high-level parliamentary meetings, interviews with leading British media outlets, and to take part in the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival, which celebrates the strong bonds between the UK and the Turkish Cypriot community.

President Tatar Briefs TRNC All-Party Parliamentary Group on Developments in Cyprus

As part of his official visit to the United Kingdom, President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus addressed a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the TRNC, hosted in Parliament by Labour MP and APPG Chair, Imran Hussain.The President provided an in-depth update on the current political situation in Cyprus, including the outcomes of the most recent round of talks held in Geneva in March, and the expectations for the upcoming discussions scheduled for July. He reiterated his vision for a two-state solution based on the sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot sides.President Tatar also addressed wider regional developments, emphasising the importance of fairness, recognition, and open engagement in achieving a sustainable and peaceful future for the island.The meeting was attended by a number of parliamentarians from across parties, including Nesil Caliskan MP, Imran Hussain MP, Tahir Ali MP, Yasmin Qureshi MP, Baroness Mobarik, Lord Rogan, Lord Elliot and Lord Hussain. Attendees welcomed the opportunity to hear directly from the President and engage in a productive dialogue.President Tatar is currently in London for a series of high-level engagements, including meetings with British parliamentarians and government ministers, interviews with national media outlets, and attendance at the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival.