Historic Agreement: Turkey and Northern Cyprus Sign Natural Gas Deal

A significant step has been taken between Turkey and Northern Cyprus. A memorandum of understanding was signed for a natural gas pipeline project that will pass under the sea between the two countries.The agreement was signed by Vice President of Turkey Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, and Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus Ünal Üstel. The project aims to build a 101-kilometer underwater pipeline from Anamur to Teknecik.Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated

With this historic agreement, the process for the construction of a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline between Anamur and Teknecik is beginning. The pipeline will be 97 kilometers underwater and 4 kilometers on land, and will be designed to allow for two-way gas flow, further strengthening the energy integration between Turkey and Northern Cyprus.

during the signing ceremony.The project is considered crucial, as shown in , and is expected to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries.