The Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality represented the TRNC on the international local government platform. Mayor Ceyhun Kırok attended the United Cities and Local Governments Middle East and West Asia Section (UCLG-MEWA) Congress in Konya, along with the Union of Turkish Cypriot Municipalities and Güzelyurt Mayor Mahmut Özçınar.

The congress addressed regional cooperation, sustainable urban planning policies, and strengthening local governments. Mayor Kırok emphasized the Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality’s vision and the importance it places on international collaborations.

In his statement, Mayor Kırok stated, “As the Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality, we will continue our efforts to increase the international visibility of the TRNC and ensure that local governments have a voice on a global scale.”