#omer celik

Çelik: “Menendez will not see Turkish soldiers leaving the island”

AK Party Deputy Chairman and Spokesperson Ömer Çelik arranged a press conference and answered the questions of journalists. Replying to the questions regarding the recent comments of the US Senator Bob Menendez that his dream is to see the last Turkish soldier leave North Cyprus, Çelik said “The Turkish Armed Forces will continue to be the guarantee of peace in Cyprus. He’s dreaming a fantasy.…

  Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Ömer Çelik spoke about the EU General Affairs Council Conclusions adopted the previous day, saying: “With this document, the EU has declared that it will not comply with the EU-Turkey Statement of 18 March. (more…)

Turkish Foreign Ministry reacts strongly to EU report

  The Turkish Foreign Ministry has stated that the report prepared by the European Commission on Turkey is neither objective, nor balanced. (more…)

Turkish Minister for EU Affairs: Both Turkish and Greek Cypriot sides should give consent.

Turkey’s Minister for European Union Affairs and Chief Negotiator, Ömer Çelik, has stated that there must be a mutual consent of the Turkish Cypriot side and the Greek Cypriot side regarding hydrocarbon explorations, as both sides share ownership in the Eastern Mediterranean. (more…)

North Cyprus – Second day at the ITB Berlin tourism fair

North Cyprus continues to be represented at the ITB Berlin Fair for its second day on 9th March. Officials from the Ministry of Tourism and sector representatives attended the fair, and held a meeting to evaluate progress at the event so far.

Undersecretary of the Tourism Ministry İsmet Esenyel explained that he was pleased that great interest has been shown in the ITB North Cyprus stand, and…