Migration Management Center opens in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with Türkiye support

A ceremony was held on Thursday to inaugurate the Migration Management Center, which was established with support from Türkiye to strengthen the TRNC's capacity to combat irregular migration.

The opening ceremony in Lefkosa, TRNC's capital, was attended by TRNC President Ersin Tatar, Parliament Speaker Ziya Ozturkler, Prime Minister Unal Ustel, Interior Minister Dursun Oguz, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, Turkish Ambassador to TRNC Ali Murat Basceri, and police officials from both countries.

During the ceremony, Türkiye gave away six mobile service vehicles to the TRNC for use in their Migration Management Center.

A security cooperation agreement, which includes joint work and cooperation between the interior ministries of Türkiye and the TRNC, was signed by Yerlikaya and Oguz in the presence of Ustel.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ustel highlighted that they have rapidly completed the unfinished projects and expressed gratitude to Türkiye for its contributions to the center.

The Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus has attacked the TRNC in many areas, he said, adding: "We will protect our people against the attacks of the Greek Cypriot side.

"As the TRNC, we are fighting strongly against these attacks and taking steps to ensure the security of the people."

- Türkiye to actively support TRNC's border security

Yerlikaya, for his part, said they will collaborate with the TRNC on irregular migration, as they have in other areas, stressing that Türkiye has successfully addressed the irregular migration issue under the law.

The Migration Management Center will support the TRNC's border security efforts to combat irregular migration, he noted, adding: "We will provide active support to the TRNC's border security.

"We will support the TRNC at every stage of the migration management process, including training and infrastructure development."