Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to open trade mission in Malaysia

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has received permission to open a trade office in Malaysia, Report informs, referring to the office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

"President Erdogan said that relations between Turkey and Malaysia are developing on the basis of a comprehensive strategic partnership. President Erdogan expressed his satisfaction that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus received permission to open a trade mission in Malaysia," the statement said.

The parties also discussed "the need to develop a firm and resolute common position to prevent attacks on the Holy Quran."

"President Erdogan said that the decisions taken at the extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation are important in this regard," the office noted.