Laws and Regulations
The legal framework for activities carried out in the field of foreign affairs in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is defined by national legislation and the relevant secondary regulations. On this page, you can find links to the official texts of the key laws, regulations and other legislative instruments related to the mandate and areas of responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
These laws and regulations:
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Set out the organisational structure and distribution of duties within the Ministry,
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Regulate procedures carried out by external representations and consular services,
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Govern the procedures for the domestic implementation of international agreements,
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Define the rules applicable to services provided to TRNC citizens and to foreign diplomatic representations.
The texts made available on this page are provided for information purposes only. The authentic and legally binding versions are those published in the Official Gazette and on the official platforms of the competent authorities. To verify the most up-to-date status of any provision, users are advised to consult the version of the relevant legislation as published in the Official Gazette.
Through the links below, you may access lists of laws and regulations grouped by subject area and view the full text of the legislative instruments you are interested in.