Ali Murat Basceri on Friday formally recommenced his duties as Turkey’s ambassador in the north, submitting his credentials to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at Tatar’s official residence in northern Nicosia after a three-year absence from the role. There, he said he will do his best to “further strengthen the exceptional relations between the two […]
Ali Murat Basceri resumed his role as Turkey's ambassador to northern Cyprus after a three-year absence, presenting his credentials to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Basceri pledged to strengthen relations, while Tatar hopes his return will advance an agreement based on sovereign equality. Basceri visited significant sites, affirming Turkey's support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. His reappointment follows a short tenure by his predecessor and potentially signals renewed focus on resolving the Cyprus issue. Basceri previously served from 2018-2022 and faced accusations of interfering in the 2020 Turkish Cypriot leadership election.
