GAZIMAGUSA - The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Mehmet Ali Talat, said Friday "education helps the voice of TRNC be heard globally, despite the isolations".
President Talat attended a graduation ceremony held at the Eastern Mediterranean University (DAU), TRNC`s first established university, on Friday.
968 students received their diplomas from the DAU.
Among the dignitaries attending the graduation ceremony were President Talat, TRNC`s first President Rauf Denktas, Turkish State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek, Turkey`s Ambassador in Lefkosa Sakir Fakili, several ministers and deputies.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, President Talat said that he is pleased with where the DAU stands today.
"DAU happens to be an institution that has received global recognition and helps the existence of Turkish Cypriots known internationally," Talat said.
Education helps the voice of Turkish Cypriots be heard globally, Talat said.
DAU is an institution at the forefront as a body that helps Turkish Cypriots`s voice be heard in the world, Talat said.
The Cyprus problem is one that the Turkish Cypriots have been trying to solve for the past 45 years, Talat said.
There is a negotiation process going on that is meaningful and result oriented and the goal of the Turkish Cypriots is to solve this problem, Talat stressed.
The Turkish Cypriots will need a well educated youth in order to live and compete in the European Union (EU), Talat said.
"Our greatest need is well educated and trained human power and to walk towards the future with such power. You are the ones who will carry us further," Talat also said.
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