Based on this information, write a new short title in English: TRNC; The Organization of Turkish States was accepted as an observer member of the Turkish Academy – BRTK

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) was accepted as an observer member of the Turkish Academy within the Organization of Turkish States (TDT). This development was announced in a statement made by the Ministry of National Education Press Office.

In the statement, the membership process of the Turkish Academy, which aims to strengthen the scientific and educational cooperation between the Turkish world, was detailed. The process started with the initiatives of the TRNC National Education Minister Nazım Çavuşoğlu and continued with the application made through the TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President of the Turkish Academy Dr. Şahin Mustafayev and President of the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK). Dr. It was emphasized that Erol Özvar made significant contributions to the process. YÖK President Özvar’s TRNC visits and Teknofest 2025 activities during the activities accelerated the membership process.

Upon the request of the TRNC, TDT’s consultation body, the Council of Aksakallar Council 17th meeting was reported to discuss the issue of membership.

Ultimately, at the TDT Gayriresmi Summit held in Budapest, Hungary’s capital, it was announced that the TRNC was accepted as an observer member of the Turkish Academy with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

In the statement of the Ministry of National Education Press Office, this positive result created satisfaction on behalf of the TRNC and TRNC Higher Education, stated that all the authorities who contributed to the process were thanked. At the end of the announcement, the observer membership of the TRNC at the TDT Turkish Academy was auspicious for countries, universities, academics and students.