Republic of Türkiye Adopts Law on 30th Anniversary of Gagauzia’s Special Legal Status
Ankara, December 23, 2024 – The Republic of Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly (TBMM) has adopted a law recognizing the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Law on the Special Legal Status of Gagauzia.
Gagauzia, an autonomous region within the Republic of Moldova, was granted special legal status on December 23, 1994, through the adoption of the Law on the Special Legal Status of Gagauzia. The law granted the predominantly Gagauz-speaking region wide-ranging autonomy, including its own government, legislative assembly, and flag.
The new law adopted by the TBMM, Law No. 261, commemorates the 30th anniversary of the adoption of this landmark legislation. The law expresses Türkiye’s “sincere congratulations” to Gagauzia and its people and recognizes the region’s “significant progress and achievements” over the past three decades.
The law also reaffirms Türkiye’s “principled support” for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova, of which Gagauzia is an autonomous part. It emphasizes Türkiye’s commitment to the “peaceful resolution” of any disputes related to the region and to supporting “stable and prosperous relations” between all parties involved.
In addition to recognizing the 30th anniversary, Law No. 261 also authorizes the Turkish government to provide financial assistance to Gagauzia for projects related to the region’s economic and social development. The law specifies that the assistance will be provided “in coordination with the authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Gagauzia.”
The adoption of Law No. 261 is a testament to the close ties between Türkiye and Gagauzia and Türkiye’s commitment to supporting the region’s autonomy and development. Gagauzia has a population of approximately 150,000 people, the majority of whom are Gagauz-speakers. The Gagauz people are a Turkic-speaking ethnic group with deep cultural and historical ties to Türkiye.
The Law on the Special Legal Status of Gagauzia has played a crucial role in ensuring the rights and self-governance of the Gagauz people within the Republic of Moldova. The law has also helped to promote stability and cooperation in the region and has contributed to the overall development of Gagauzia.
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