Islamabad, November 13,2026: The Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) hosted a reception at the Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad to mark the 43rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The event was attended by ambassadors, diplomats, business leaders, civil society representatives and members of the media.
Additional Secretary of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bilal Hayee, was the chief guest, while Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Fahd Haroon and Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz Akbar also attended the reception.
The ceremony began with the national anthems of Pakistan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, followed by an address by TRNC Representative in Islamabad, Ms. Buket Kop.
In her address, Ms. Kop reiterated the Turkish Cypriot people’s resolve to protect their statehood, safeguard their independence and pursue international recognition.
She said that statehood was not merely a political preference for the Turkish Cypriot people but a matter of security, dignity, equality and their right to determine their own future.
Highlighting the challenges faced by Northern Cyprus, she said that despite decades of isolation, embargoes and unsuccessful negotiation processes, the Turkish Cypriot people had continued to strengthen their democratic institutions, economy and national identity.
She reaffirmed their commitment to securing what she described as their rightful place in the international community while preserving their national identity and independence.
The reception provided an opportunity for diplomats, Pakistani officials and members of the community to join the Turkish Cypriot representative in commemorating the occasion and highlighting the importance of friendship and cooperation.
