President Ersin Tatar delivered a conference at the Süleyman Demirel University on Thursday.

Tatar, who flew to Antalya on Wednesday before moving on to Isparta also received an honorary doctorate at the event.

President Ersin Tatar on Thursday embarked on his official contacts in Isparta with a visit to the Isparta Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

During his visit, Tatar met with Chamber President Metin Çelik and the board of directors to discuss strengthening commercial relations and expanding areas of cooperation between Northern Cyprus and Isparta.

Chamber President Metin Çelik emphasized the importance of establishing close cooperation and friendly relations with Northern Cyprus.

He highlighted potential collaboration opportunities in various sectors, particularly in agriculture and tourism.

Vice President of the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, Ramazan Gündoğdu, also spoke at the meeting.

He stressed the chamber’s commitment to bringing businesspeople from Türkiye and the TRNC closer together, facilitating joint ventures, and enhancing trade between the two regions.

Gündoğdu noted the significant economic potential of Northern Cyprus and the importance of activities aimed at increasing and expanding trade with Türkiye.

President Ersin Tatar for his part expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and the fruitful discussions held at the Isparta Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Later on Thursday, President Ersin Tatar delivered a conference at the Süleyman Demirel University.

Speaking at the conference, Tatar provided a brief historical background to the Cyprus Problem and pointed out that a two-state solution in Cyprus was the only feasible basis for an agreement and that a federal settlement was no longer an option.

He also pointed out that the Turkish Cypriot side’s policy was fully supported by Ankara as decades of talks for a federation had failed to yield any results.

The president emphasized that efforts to promote the recognition of the TRNC would continue and that the country’s observer membership to the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) was an important step achieved in that direction.

Following the conference, Tatar also received an honorary doctorate from the university.

Tatar will be returning to the island this evening.