TRNC President Ersin Tatar and his wife Sibel Tatar, as well as Istanbul Deputy Governor Hasan Hüseyin Can, Istanbul Topkapı University President Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin and Turkish Women Academics Association TRNC Representative Süheyla Üçışık Erbilen attended the event. As part of the program, President Tatar was presented with an honorary doctorate.
The important points emphasized by President Tatar in his speech were as follows:
- The Republic of Türkiye is behind us:Tatar stated that Turkey’s guarantorship and military presence are essential for the continuation of peace, tranquility and stability on the island.
- Turkey’s Role as a Guarantor Country:Emphasizing Turkey’s role in the Cyprus issue, Tatar stated that while they protect the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, they also defend the rights and laws of Turkey.
- A Tough Fight:Tatar stated that they were fighting a tough battle on the Cyprus issue and that they were happy to progress together with Turkey on this path.