Ziya Öztürkler addresses 14th General Assembly of TÜRKPA

Speaker of the TRNC Assembly Ziya Öztürkler addressed the 14th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TÜRKPA) held in Astana, Kazakhstan, and  emphasized the strategic position of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) within the Turkic World.

In his speech, Öztürkler extended his gratitude to Yerlan Koshanov, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan as well as other Kazakh officials for their hospitality.

The Speaker highlighted the TRNC’s active participation to the programs of TÜRKPA and the Organization of Turkic States, reaffirming the determination of the Turkish Cypriot people to strengthen ties with their Turkic brothers.

Öztürkler emphasized the TRNC’s geopolitical significance, noting its pivotal location at the intersection of energy and trade routes and its vital role in regional peace and stability.

Öztürkler further pointed out the TRNC’s strategic potential in defense and international security, emphasizing that its inclusion in the Organization of Turkic States’ civil protection mechanism would enhance cooperation in disaster management and humanitarian aid.

Finally, Speaker Öztürkler stressed the importance of  the Summit of Turkic Women Parliamentarians held in the TRNC from May 28–31, 2025, noting that such events strengthen mutual cooperation and cultural ties.