Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unveils major infrastructure and healthcare investments in the TRNC, including the New Nicosia State Hospital and the Northern Ring Road, affirming Türkiye’s unwavering support and a vision for a strong, sovereign North Cyprus.
Erdogan Reaffirms Türkiye’s Commitment to TRNC with Major Healthcare and Infrastructure Projects
During a pivotal visit to North Cyprus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a powerful message of solidarity with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) while laying the foundation for the New Nicosia State Hospital and inaugurating the Northern Ring Road Interchange.
“We open new doors whenever others try to block our path,” Erdoğan declared, underscoring Türkiye’s unwavering support for the TRNC’s development and sovereignty.
🚧 Major Infrastructure Projects Underway
Erdoğan revealed that over 800 kilometers of road have already been completed across the island, with the 21-kilometer Northern Ring Road poised to significantly reduce traffic in Nicosia. Already, 15.5 kilometers of the project have been finalized in just one year. Once completed, the road is expected to:
- Save ₺2.1 billion annually
- Cut carbon emissions by over 4,500 tons
- Greatly ease urban congestion
🏥 A New Era for Healthcare in North Cyprus
One of the largest healthcare investments in the island’s history, the New Nicosia State Hospital will be constructed in two phases and feature:
- 320 beds
- 110 intensive care units
- 12 operating rooms
- 80 outpatient clinics
Erdoğan emphasized that this project is not just about health infrastructure, but also about the deep-rooted bond between Türkiye and the TRNC, built on a shared vision with President Ersin Tatar and the TRNC leadership.
He also announced that the fourth phase of Güzelyurt Hospital will be completed by the end of the year. In total, 10 new healthcare facilities with 516 beds have already been completed, and renovations at Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu Hospital are expected to be finished by 2026.
💡 Investments in Economy, Energy, and Digital Development
Erdoğan detailed how $37 billion in financial resources have been transferred to the TRNC in just two years. This support includes:
- Funding for 18 municipalities
- Renovation of Ercan Airport
- Digital government transformation
- New school upgrades
- Progress in rural healthcare and agricultural irrigation
In the energy sector, he highlighted the ongoing Türkiye–TRNC submarine electricity cable project and the installation of seven mobile power plants to safeguard energy security.
🌍 A Call for Recognition and Justice
In closing, Erdoğan called on the international community to recognize the realities on the island and end the long-standing injustices faced by Turkish Cypriots.
“It is time for the world to accept the facts on the ground. The injustice toward Turkish Cypriots must end.”
He reiterated Türkiye’s full support for a two-state solution, emphasizing that peace and prosperity in Cyprus must reflect the sovereign equality and identity of the Turkish Cypriot people. northcyprusinvesting.com, Investra.io