The prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Sunday was elected head of the National Unity Party (UBP), a major coalition partner, at its 12th extraordinary congress.
In a speech, Ersan Saner thanked all party delegates for their support. "We are determined to keep the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus alive forever. We are proud to be an integral part of the Turkish nation," he said at the congress in Lefkosa, the TRNC capital.
TRNC has sought to find fair solution to Cyprus issue for 52 years, but it cannot afford to lose another 50, PM Ersan Saner sayshttps://t.co/NeWmxnwzeV
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The coalition government, headed by the UBP, was approved by President Ersin Tatar on Dec. 9.
The new government has 25 seats in parliament, with the UBP holding 20, the Democratic Party (DP) three, and the Rebirth Party (YDP) two.
Talks without 2-state solution "waste of time," will not resolve Cyprus issue, TRNC Prime Minister Ersan Saner sayshttps://t.co/67H8td8vcs
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Twelve seats are held by the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), followed by the People’s Party (HP) with six, and the Communal Democracy Party (TDP) with three. There are three independent lawmakers.
The need for a new government was triggered by elections this October in which then-Prime Minister Tatar was elected president, leaving the premiership vacant.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
