Erdogan calls on ECO member states to expand ties with Northern Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries to develop closer ties with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Report informs.

He made the remark at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit.

The Turkish leader expressed confidence that the ECO will continue to strengthen solidarity with the Turkish Cypriots, who have been observers in the organization since 2012 and have been unfairly isolated for decades: "I expect you to develop ties with the Turks of Northern Cyprus in various fields, from sports to culture, from the economy to tourism."