Erdoğan Finalizes Muş-Bitlis Provincial Border Determination

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has officially approved the final demarcation of the provincial border between Muş and Bitlis in eastern Turkey. The decision, published in the Official Gazette on June 12, 2026, resolves long-standing administrative ambiguities.

The decree specifically defines the border between Günkırı Municipality, part of the Güroymak district in Bitlis province, and Büvetli Village, belonging to the Hasköy district in Muş province. This measure is enacted under Article 2 of Law No. 5442 on Provincial Administration.

According to the accompanying maps and coordinates, the border line begins at the Karasu River and traverses several geographical points, including Ayzut Burnu, Kilise Tepesi, Küçükhopikan Tepesi, Gevot Tepesi, and Püşürük Tepesi. The implementation of this regulation formally settles the administrative uncertainties that previously existed concerning this specific border area.

The decision also stipulates that the rights, both general and special, of the parties within the boundaries of the opposing province remain preserved. This ensures that the resolution of the border does not infringe upon existing rights or claims.