Tatar stated that the citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are very valuable wherever they live and drew attention to the importance of acting together for the development and development of the country.
Making a statement to Turkish Agency-Cyprus, President Tatar emphasized the importance he attaches to the Turkish Cypriot people and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
President Ersin Tatar, in a statement he made in London, stated that each of the population of around 410 thousand, wherever they live, is very valuable.
Tatar pointed out that in addition to the permanent resident or citizen population in the country, work permit holders, those with residence permit, students, military families, businessmen and tourists who live in the TRNC at any time constitute the population number, and said that these figures are updated by the Statistics Office. .
Pointing out that tens of thousands of citizens live in London and that it is important for them to maintain strong ties with their homeland, TRNC, Tatar said that the Turkish Cypriot community in London is of great importance for the country.
Tatar said that the population permanently residing in the TRNC was 399 thousand 727, according to the end-2022 data of the Statistical Institute, and that the population was estimated to be 410 thousand, considering that there was a certain level of increase in the citizen population as of December 2023.
Stating that the important thing is that all citizens, no matter where they live, act together for the future of the country as a whole, Tatar said that, as the President, he attaches importance to steps that will strengthen the ties with those who contribute to the foundation and future of the TRNC, therefore, as well as citizens living in the country and abroad, as well as citizens living abroad and He said that he will continue to work to reach generations who are not yet citizens.
Emphasizing that he attaches great importance to England, especially London, and that the hearts of the people living here beat with Cyprus and that they have a great love for the TRNC, Tatar said that he is always with his citizens, frequently visits London, and meets with citizens, young people and children. told.
Stating that he did everything possible to avoid severing ties, Tatar said that he supports the citizens here to have the right to vote, which is one of their biggest demands.
Stating that legal regulations can be made on this issue, as in other countries, Tatar said, “We can serve the development of the country if we are under the same roof,” and added, “The demands of thousands of people whose hearts beat with the TRNC, wherever they live, should be taken seriously.”
