ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul Thursday sent congratulatory messages to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas.
In his message to Soyer, Gul said, ''I am pleased to learn that coalition government started to work under your leadership,'' and wished success to Soyer in his new post.
Gul said, ''it is our common target to reach a fair and permanent peace in Cyprus. It is our high priority that the solution would protect rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriots. The efforts in this respect will continue in the coming period in cooperation with your government.''
In his message to Serdar Denktas, Gul said, ''I have the full belief that existing close cooperation between Turkey and TRNC will be strengthened in the coming period with your valuable contributions and with joint efforts. The Turkish government, being aware of its historical commitments and responsibility toward Turkish Cypriot people, will continue to support the Turkish Cypriots.''