Northern Cyprus Culture Day underway in Baku

Culture
  • 13 June, 2026
  • 16:39
Northern Cyprus Culture Day underway in Baku

Northern Cyprus Culture Day is taking place in Baku, Report informs.

The opening ceremony of the event, held at the Icherisheher State Historical and Architectural Reserve, was attended by Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Unal Ustel and his delegation, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgun, Northern Cyprus Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ufuk Turganer, members of the parliament, and other officials.

Speaking at the opening, Icherisheher Chairman of the Board Rufat Mahmud noted that culture is a bridge that unites peoples.

Northern Cyprus Deputy Prime Minister Fikri Ataoglu emphasized the fraternal relations between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Northern Cyprus, calling the Culture Day a manifestation of this unity.

Ustel, in turn, thanked Azerbaijan for its hospitality and high level of organization, noting that the existing friendship and mutual support between the two nations will contribute to the further development of cooperation.

Following the official part, stands were presented dedicated to the national and cultural heritage of Northern Cyprus, its art, music, dance, cuisine, and tourism potential.