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Northern Cyprus CTP Leader Offers Solidarity to Turkey's CHP Head

Northern Cyprus CTP Leader Offers Solidarity to Turkey's CHP Head

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The leader of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus's Republican Turkish Party (CTP), Sıla Usar İncirli, contacted CHP leader Özgür Özel to express solidarity.
  • The call followed a court decision regarding the CHP's congress, with İncirli offering support and information on the latest developments.
  • Both leaders emphasized the shared values of democracy, rule of law, human rights, and social justice, viewing their joint struggle as beneficial for Turkey, Northern Cyprus, and the region.

In a significant display of solidarity, the leader of our Republican Turkish Party (CTP), Sıla Usar İncirli, reached out to the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in Turkey, Özgür Özel. This crucial phone call occurred in the wake of a judicial decision concerning the CHP's congress, a development that has understandably caused concern within the Turkish political sphere.

Our party leader, İncirli, not only received an update from Özel on the unfolding situation but also conveyed strong messages of support and solidarity. This gesture underscores the deep connections and shared aspirations between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkey. The CTP has always championed the causes of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and social justice, principles that are clearly held in high regard by our counterparts in Turkey.

The importance of continuing the struggle for democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and social justice on the basis of common values was emphasized during the meeting between the two leaders.

— CTP Social Media AccountDescribing the core message exchanged between CTP leader İncirli and CHP leader Özel.

During their conversation, both leaders underscored the importance of pursuing these common values. They recognized that the strengthening of this shared struggle is not merely a matter of domestic importance for Turkey and Northern Cyprus but represents a significant collective gain for the entire region. This cross-border cooperation and mutual support are vital for fostering stability and progress.

It was stated that the strengthening of this struggle would be an important common gain not only for Turkey and Northern Cyprus but also for the region.

— CTP Social Media AccountHighlighting the broader regional significance of the leaders' shared commitment.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.