Three political parties in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) signed a protocol Tuesday after reaching an agreement to form a coalition government.
The protocol was signed by the National Unity Party (UBP), Democratic Party (DP) and Rebirth Party (YDP) at the TRNC鈥檚 Assembly of the Republic by UBP Vice Chairperson Ersan Saner, DP Chairperson Fikri Ataoglu and YDP Chairperson Erhan Arikli in the presence of representatives of all three parties.
Saner said in a statement that they reached an agreement with the DP and YDP after he was assigned to form the government by President Ersin Tatar on Monday.
鈥淎lthough our country is in very good condition compared to other countries in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a fact that we have financial problems. It is also a reality that there is a governmental vacuum,鈥� Saner said. 鈥淥ur only aim here is to serve the public of the TRNC in the best way.鈥�
鈥淲e have always said that we were ready to shoulder responsibility,鈥� said Ataoglu, while noting the importance of contributions by other parties.
鈥淲e call on the opposition to save the country from the current bottleneck through cooperation by reaching a mutual understanding and ensuring a national consensus at the assembly,鈥� said Arikli.
The new cabinet list is expected to be presented to the president shortly.
By Muhammet Ikbal Arslan
Anadolu Agency
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