The Turkish Embassy in Islamabad marked the 43rd anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus at a reception hosted by Buket Kob, the republic’s ambassador to Pakistan.
In posts published in English, Urdu and Turkish, the embassy said the reception was attended by Bilal Hayee, additional secretary at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Fahd Haroon, special assistant to the Pakistani prime minister for information; members of the National Assembly; representatives of the embassies of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Belarus and Russia; and large numbers of members of the Turkish and Pakistani communities.

Thanks for Pakistan’s position
“On this occasion, we renew our sincere appreciation for Pakistan’s principled position toward the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, as well as its friendly relations and continued spirit of solidarity,” the embassy said.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was declared on November 15, 1983. The date is celebrated annually as a national holiday, while Turkish and Turkish Cypriot missions abroad hold receptions to mark the occasion.

Photos published by the embassy show guests standing in front of a screen displaying “43rd anniversary,” alongside the flags of Türkiye, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Pakistan.
Photos: Turkish Embassy in Islamabad