President of the International Investment and Business Confederation (ULUSKON) and Goodwill Ambassador of the International Human Rights Defence Committee (IHRDC), Nezaket Emine Atasoy, visited the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Within the scope of the visit, Ambassador Atasoy met with the President Ersin Tatar. During the bilateral meeting, a roadmap was drawn for investments that can be made in common areas after the pandemic. Ambassador Atasoy later met with leading engineers in the fields of energy, agriculture, medical and construction.
Also, meetings were held with Minister of Energy and Economy and Deputy Prime Minister Mr.Erhan Arıklı, Minister of Tourism and Environment Mr.Fikri Ataoğlu, Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr.Resmite Eroğlu Canaltay, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Assoc. Dr. Düriye Deren Oygar, 3rd President Dr. Derviş Eroğlu, 2nd President Mehmet Ali Talat, 4th President Mustafa Akıncı and Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry President Ali Kamacıoğlu.
The purpose of the visit is to further strengthen the relations upon the previous cooperation protocol between the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce and ULUSKON. At the meeting, consultations were held with the leading business world in Cyprus on joint projects and social programs.
Short brief of meetings:
SUPPORT FROM ULUSKON TO CYPRUS ENERGY PROJECTS
President of the International Investment and Business Confederation and IHRDC (International Human Rights Defence Committee) Goodwill Ambassador Nezaket Emine Atasoy had her first official meeting with Erhan Arıklı during her long-planned visit to Cyprus. Energy policies of the TRNC were discussed at the meeting.
Mr. Erhan Arıklı said, “The TRNC is at the time when it needs investments. Our biggest need is energy. We will also open the Maraş region to settlement. In this regard, we want ULUSKON members to come and see this region and be ready when the time comes.” On these words, Mrs. Atasoy promised that ULUSKON members would come to the Maraş region and make the first investments when the time comes.
ULUSKON PRESIDENT MEET WITH 3th PRESIDENT DR. DERVİŞ EROĞLU
President Eroğlu congratulated Nezaket Emine Atasoy for her new duty as Goodwill Ambassador.
DR. DERVİŞ EROĞLU said, “I would like to ask you to make the TRNC more heard with the help of your position as the ULUSKON President and Goodwill Ambassador.”
Ambassador Atasoy stated that the TRNC was also mentioned in every meeting he organized and said, “We never forget our young homeland.”
MEETING BETWEEN PRESIDENT ATASOY AND 2nd PRESIDENT MEHMET ALI TALAT
President Mehmet Ali Talat started his speech by wishing President Atasoy success in her new duty.
President Nezaket Emine Atasoy said, “This time, we came to increase all kinds of investments in the agriculture, energy, construction and medical sectors during our visit.”
ATASOY: “WE WILL REBUILD THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS OF CYPRUS”
After the presentation of ULUSKON, President of the International Investment and Business Confederation and IHRDC (International Human Rights Defence Committee) Goodwill Ambassador Nezaket Emine Atasoy said “We are making official visits to improve international trade. Our top priority is our foster-land. We have come to cooperate in many fields. We have worked for the recognition of the TRNC in the international arena. We want to cooperate in the work of your ministry,”
Minister Canaltay said, “You are very valuable to us. Thank you for your words. Currently, our country is very open to investments. Soilless investment is very important to us. In addition, we ask for your support in infrastructure and digitalization issues.”
AMBASSADOR ATASOY “WE WILL INCREASE THE HEALTH TOURISM IN CYPRUS”
Minister Fikri Ataoğlu said, “We are happy to host you here. It is important to move our bond forward in the relations between the motherland and the foster-land. It is very valuable to carry this bond forward during your visits.”
President of the International Investment and Business Confederation and IHRDC (International Human Rights Defence Committee) Goodwill Ambassador Nezaket Emine Atasoy conveyed her thanks and stated, “Our work for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will never end.”
AMBASSADOR ATASOY: “WE WILL EXPAND TRADE BETWEEN CYPRUS AND TURKEY”
At the beginning of the pandemic, the second meeting took place over the cooperation protocol signed between the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce and ULUSKON. Mr. Turgay Deniz stated, “The pandemic intervened during the implementation of the protocol. But after that, we started to accelerate the work based on our agreement.”
Mrs. Nezaket Atasoy said, “The Republic of Turkey and the business world appreciated our cooperation agreement. Today, we came with a very strong delegation to develop this cooperation. Our delegation includes leaders in the fields of construction, energy, agriculture and medicine. We will develop all kinds of investments especially in these areas.”
After the meeting, negotiations were held between the leading business people of the TRNC and the ULUSKON delegation.
COOPERATION DECISION HAS BEEN MADE BETWEEN ULUSKON AND CYPRUS CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY
After the presentation of ULUSKON, the President of the International Investment and Business Confederation and IHRDC (International Human Rights Defence Committee) Goodwill Ambassador Nezaket Emine Atasoy: “The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkey are brothers. That’s why we are always ready to help in any way.”
Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry President Ali Kamacıoğlu expressed his satisfaction for this visit of ULUSKON and said, “From this day on, we will expand the investment with you and develop the industry together.”
VISIT FROM ULUSKON TO THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TAHSIN ERTUĞRULOĞLU
President of the International Investment and Business Confederation and IHRDC (International Human Rights Defence Committee) Goodwill Ambassador Nezaket Emine Atasoy expressed her gratitude to Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, who organized her official visit to Cyprus and said “We had very fruitful visits and meetings. We firmly believe that these dialogues will continue after we return to Turkey.”
Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu; “We are one with the motherland. If the motherland is strong, we are strong. With the full support of Turkey, we overcome all difficulties. We know your efforts for Cyprus as well.”
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