December 20, 2020
LEFKOSA, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
The prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Sunday was elected head of the National Unity Party (UBP), a major coalition partner, at its 12th extraordinary congress.
In a speech, Ersan Saner thanked all party delegates for their support. “We are determined to keep the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus alive forever. We are proud to be an integral part of the Turkish nation,” he said at the congress in Lefkosa, the TRNC capital.
The coalition government, headed by the UBP, was approved by President Ersin Tatar on Dec. 9.
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.
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