TRNC president says all Cyprus policy steps coordinated with Ankara

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhurman has confirmed that every step taken regarding the Cyprus issue and the country's foreign policy is carried out in full coordination with Türkiye, emphasizing that this partnership will only grow stronger under his leadership.

Speaking to Anadolu on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) 2026 in Türkiye's southern Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, Erhurman highlighted that close cooperation with Ankara has been a consistent practice across all previous administrations. "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 I have said it will continue to increase during my term," he stated.

Daily consultations and productive Erdoğan meeting

Erhurman noted that coordination with Turkish authorities is maintained on a daily basis. He revealed that he recently held what he described as a "very productive" meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The two leaders discussed recent developments surrounding the Cyprus dispute as well as broader regional dynamics and their potential impact on the island's future. Both sides, Erhurman said, reaffirmed their "full coordination" on all relevant matters.

Turkish Cypriot stance on dialogue and negotiations

Regarding efforts to resolve the long-standing Cyprus issue, Erhurman reiterated that the Turkish Cypriot side remains committed to dialogue. However, he made clear that his administration does not intend to be confined solely to formal negotiation processes. "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.

Antalya Diplomacy Forum brings world leaders together

World leaders and senior government officials are meeting in Türkiye through Sunday for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, a major international gathering focused this year on managing global uncertainty. The forum is held under the auspices of President Erdoğan and hosted by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, centered on the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties." Anadolu serves as the forum's communications partner.