# Turkey-TRNC security cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-trnc-security-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-22T06:45:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Turkish General Directorate of Security Director Ali Fidan has initiated high-level discussions to enhance security cooperation and infrastructure between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Following his appointment, Fidan met with TRNC Interior Minister Dursun Oğuz to address organized crime, migration, and border control. The discussions focused on establishing a coordinated working system to prevent criminals from exploiting legal loopholes or borders through improved information sharing and modernized security systems. Minister Oğuz emphasized the importance of Turkey’s ongoing support regarding infrastructure and border gate management to maintain internal security.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Turkey and TRNC strengthen security and crime fighting cooperation

Turkish General Director of Security Ali Fidan met with TRNC Interior Minister Dursun Oğuz to enhance security cooperation, crime prevention, and border management.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-trnc-strengthen-security-and-crime-fighting-cooperation

### 2026-08-19: Ali Fidan discusses security investments and regional cooperation

Turkish Security Director Ali Fidan met with officials to discuss police infrastructure investments in Nevşehir and strengthened security cooperation and crime fighting efforts with the TRNC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ali-fidan-discusses-security-investments-and-regional-cooperation

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Cite as: Turkey-TRNC security cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-trnc-security-cooperation