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Ünal Üstel's Ankara Visit Marred by Social Media Controversy

4/18/2025

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Basbakan Ünal Üstel's visit to Ankara focused on strengthening Türkiye-KKTC relations and cooperation projects. However, the trip was overshadowed by outrage over an offensive social media post from Cumhurbaskanligi Basdanismani Oktay Saral. Üstel intends to confront this issue with Turkish leaders before returning home to a warm welcome from supporters early Saturday morning.

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Basbakan Ünal Üstel's visit to Ankara focused on strengthening Türkiye-KKTC relations and cooperation projects. However, the trip was overshadowed by outrage over an offensive social media post from Cumhurbaskanligi Basdanismani Oktay Saral. Üstel intends to confront this issue with Turkish leaders before returning home to a warm welcome from supporters early Saturday morning.