Tufan Erhürman Reaffirms Close Coordination with Türkiye on Cyprus Issue at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Antalya, The Gulf Observer: Tufan Erhürman has reaffirmed that all decisions concerning the Cyprus issue and the foreign policy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) are taken in close consultation with Türkiye, emphasizing that such coordination will further intensify during his tenure.

Speaking to Anadolu on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in Antalya, Erhürman highlighted the longstanding tradition of coordination with Ankara on key policy matters.

“All steps regarding the Cyprus issue and the TRNC’s foreign policy have been taken in consultation with Türkiye. This has been the case under all previous leaders, and it will continue to increase during my term,” he stated.

The TRNC president noted that coordination with Turkish authorities is maintained on a daily basis, adding that he recently held a “very productive” meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

According to Erhürman, the discussions covered recent developments related to the Cyprus issue, as well as broader regional dynamics and their potential implications, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to full coordination.

Addressing ongoing efforts to resolve the Cyprus dispute, he reiterated that the Turkish Cypriot side remains committed to dialogue but will not limit itself solely to formal negotiations.

“History has taught us that there is also a world beyond the negotiation table. Turkish Cypriots have no intention of being confined to it. We will continue to make every effort in good faith to reach a solution,” he said.

The forum, held under the auspices of President Erdoğan and hosted by Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry, has brought together world leaders and senior officials in Antalya to discuss global challenges under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.”