The first statement from Tufan Erhürman, the new President of the TRNC.

The first statement from Tufan Erhürman, the new President of the TRNC.

19.10.2025 20:20

In the first round of the presidential election held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Tufan Erhürman, who was unofficially elected as president, stated in his first remarks after the results, "Every issue in foreign policy will be managed in consultation with Turkey."

In the first round of the presidential election held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), according to unofficial results, the leader of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), Tufan Erhürman, was elected president by receiving 62.76% of the votes.

In his first statement after the election results, Erhürman said, "We will carry out our responsibilities regarding foreign policy in consultation with Turkey. No one should have any doubt about this. All issues in foreign policy will be conducted in consultation with Turkey. I want our people to know that there is no loser in this election."

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