Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | Joao Onofre Head of Unit | State of play of implementation of the Halloumi/Hellim PDO scheme in Cyprus | SRC |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Joao Onofre Head of Unit | State of play of implementation of the Halloumi/Hellim PDO scheme in Cyprus | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Felicia Stanescu Cabinet member | Exchange of views | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Felicia Stanescu Cabinet member | Exchange of views | SRC |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Joao Onofre Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the state of play and the challenges in the implementation of the ‘Χαλλούμι’ (Halloumi) / ‘Hellim’ PDO file from the Turkish Cypriot side and the application for the registration of ‘Κυπριακή πατάτα κοκκινογής / Kypriaki | — |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Joao Onofre Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the state of play and the challenges in the implementation of the ‘Χαλλούμι’ (Halloumi) / ‘Hellim’ PDO file from the Turkish Cypriot side and the application for the registration of ‘Κυπριακή πατάτα κοκκινογής / Kypriaki | SRC |
| 04 Jul 2024 | Riikka Torppa Cabinet member | Meeting with Turgay Deniz, President of the KTTO to discuss cooperation in context of implementation of the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and the EU Green Line regulation | — |
| 04 Jul 2024 | Riikka Torppa Cabinet member | Meeting with Turgay Deniz, President of the KTTO to discuss cooperation in context of implementation of the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and the EU Green Line regulation | SRC |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Tom Tynan Cabinet member | Business discussion | — |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Tom Tynan Cabinet member | Business discussion | SRC |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Andrus Ansip Vice-President | Digital Single Market, role of digitalisation for the economy | — |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Andrus Ansip Vice-President | Digital Single Market, role of digitalisation for the economy | SRC |
Mission & Goals
KTTO represents the economic interests of around 4,000 businesses in North Cyprus, accounting for 80% of its economic activity. Following accession of Cyprus to the EU in 2004 as a divided island, Chamber committed itself to foster sustainable economic growth and enhancing the competitiveness of its enterprises in line with the EU framework. It seeks to enhance trade relations with the EU and support integration into the Union, thereby also contributing to the comprehensive settlement efforts. As the designated institutional partner of the European Commission, the KTTO continues being pivotal in facilitating trade across the divide on the island. The Chamber is dedicated to enhancing the EU’s engagement in implementing private sector and energy related policies and projects within the Turkish Cypriot community, in accordance with the goals of the EU Green Deal. It aims to stimulate economic growth whilst ensuring adherence to environmental sustainability and resilience in North Cyprus.
EU Legislative Interests
Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 of 27 February 2006 establishing an instrument of financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2667/2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction. Annual reports on the implementation of the EU Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 of 27 February 2006. EU Green Line Regulation: Council Regulation (EC) No 866/2004 of 29 April 2004 on a regime under Article 2 of Protocol 10 to the Act of Accession. Annual reports on the implementation of the EU Green Line Regulation. Law proposal: special conditions for trade with those areas in which the Government of Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control - COM(2004) 466 final ( EP INTA Committee). COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/591 of 12 April 2021 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (‘Χαλλούμι’ (Halloumi)/‘Hellim’ (PDO) 2022/0089(COD) on Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products REGULATION (EU) 2022/869 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 May 2022 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure. COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) /... amending Regulation (EU) No 2022/869 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the Union list of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest. Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (Text with EEA relevance) Legislative proposals of Fit for 55 package Enrico Letta's Report on the Future of the Single Market requested by the June European Council Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce; • is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) • is a member of the European Small Business Alliance (ESBA) and as part of ESBA is a member of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME ( Confederation Europeenne des Associations de Petites et Moyennes Enterprises) • has an observer status at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) • has an observer status at the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) - Member of WEgate Community Council (https://wegate.eu/about/wegate- community-council) Lale Shener has an individual membership at SEAP, https://seap.be