Based on this information, write a new short title in English: President Tatar congratulated KTBK Commander Major General Öztürk and GKK Commander Major General Topaloğlu, who were promoted to lieutenant general.

President Ersin Tatar congratulated KTBK Commander Major General Sezai Öztürk and SCC Commander Major General Zorlu Topaloğlu, who were promoted to Lieutenant General in line with the decisions taken at the YAŞ meeting.

Tatar stated in his message:

“In line with the decisions taken at the Supreme Military Council (YAS) meeting chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Major General Sezai Öztürk, who served as the Commander of the Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces, and Major General Zorlu Topaloğlu, who served as the Commander of the Security Forces, were appointed as Lieutenant General, effective from 30 August 2023. Congratulations on their promotion.

In addition to fulfilling the duty of homeland defense by ensuring the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, our commanders, who were highly appreciated by the people with their outstanding efforts during disaster periods, also touched our social and cultural lives by being intertwined with the Turkish Cypriot people during their term of office.

The contributions of Major General Sezai Öztürk, who served as the Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces Commander, and Major General Zorlu Topaloğlu, who served as the Security Forces Commander, to the TRNC will never be forgotten. I wish both of our esteemed commanders great success in their new duties under the Land Forces Command.”