December 19, 2020
LEFKOSA, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
The new government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) secured a vote of confidence from parliament on Saturday.
With three abstaining, lawmakers voted 24-20 in favor of the coalition government made up of the National Unity Party (UBP), Democratic Party (DP), and the Rebirth Party (YDP).
Prime Minister Ersan Saner thanked all lawmakers and political parties for their contribution toward strengthening the country’s democracy.
“From now on, our only goal is to serve the people of TRNC,” he said.
The coalition government was finalized on Dec. 8 and the list of ministers approved by President Ersin Tatar on Dec. 9.