Politics · Turkey · 12 hrs ago
Bahçeli Says Strengthening Turkish Cypriot Sovereignty Is a National Goal
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a message marking the 43rd anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The anniversary falls on 15 November, the date it was declared in 1983.
Bahçeli described the declaration as a turning point in Turkish Cypriots’ pursuit of self-rule and independence.
He said strengthening the state’s sovereignty and international standing is a national goal.
Bahçeli also argued that two peoples and two sovereign states in Cyprus should form the basis of a lasting solution.
He said the Turkish Cypriot people’s struggle would continue, but his message gave no details of any next steps.
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said strengthening the sovereignty of the Turkish Cypriot state and securing its rightful international position are national goals.
He issued the message for the 43rd anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Bahçeli said the existence of two peoples and two sovereign states in Cyprus should form the basis of a fair and lasting solution.
He commemorated Dr. Fazıl Küçük, founding president Rauf Raif Denktaş, those killed and others who fought for the cause.
- Who
- Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
- What
- He said strengthening Turkish Cypriot sovereignty and securing its rightful international position are national goals.
- When
- The message was published on November 14, 2026, for the republic’s 43rd anniversary.
- Where
- Northern Cyprus and the island of Cyprus.
- Why
- To mark the anniversary and affirm support for the Turkish Cypriot cause.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was declared, according to Bahçeli’s message.
Sabah published Bahçeli’s message for the republic’s 43rd anniversary.
The republic’s 43rd anniversary was marked.
- Speaker
- Devlet Bahçeli
- Party
- Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)
- Anniversary
- 43rd anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- Founding date
- November 15, 1983
- Publication date
- November 14, 2026
What people are saying
The survival of the Turkish Cypriot State, the strengthening of its sovereignty and its attainment of the position it deserves internationally are indispensable goals of our national cause.
The existence of two separate peoples and two separate sovereign states in Cyprus, as yesterday, will continue to form the basis of a fair and lasting solution.