TEKNOFEST, Türkiye's premier event in technology, aviation, and space, was held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), attracting tens of thousands of visitors over a four-day period. Organized by the Turkish Technology Team (T3) Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the event showcased state-of-the-art aerospace platforms, national technological advancements, and innovation-driven initiatives.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the TEKNOFEST Awards Ceremony, emphasizing Türkiye's position among the world's top three countries in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Highlighting the country's key platforms, including Bayraktar Kızılelma, ANKA-3, Hürjet, Hürkuş, Atak-2, and the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu, President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye's determination to advance its national technologies across land, air, and sea.
“With your inspiration, your trust, and the technologies you develop, we will build a stronger Türkiye and a more prosperous TRNC," said President Erdoğan. He further underlined the political realities of the region, stating: “It is time to recognize that there are two peoples and two states on the island. As the motherland and guarantor, Türkiye will continue to stand firmly with the Turkish Cypriots and their independent state."
TRNC President Ersin Tatar praised Türkiye's accomplishments in the defense sector, describing the institutions behind these advancements as “monuments of pride for the Turkic world."
President Erdoğan also presented awards to the winners of various competitions during the event. The next edition of TEKNOFEST is scheduled to take place in İstanbul in September.
Industry and Technology Minister M. Fatih Kacır expressed his gratitude, stating: “I extend my sincere thanks to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the architect of the Turkish nation's self-confidence revolution, for attending every TEKNOFEST since its inception and for inspiring our youth. I also thank TRNC President Ersin Tatar and all Cypriot Turkish brothers and sisters for their warm hospitality; TEKNOFEST Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar for his leadership; and our partners at the T3 Foundation, the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and all supporting institutions. We look forward to celebrating many more TEKNOFEST events together."
As a longstanding partner of TEKNOFEST, the Investment and Finance Office was proud to once again participate in the event—engaging with young innovators and showcasing Türkiye's role as the Nexus of innovation and technology.