(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Türkiye has decided to be included in the Svalbard Treaty, which
will enable Turkish citizens to acquire property, residence and
fishing rights in the Svalbard (Spitsbergen) archipelago and
territorial waters, Trend reports citing Hurriyet Daily
News .
The bill, which was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,
regarding the treaty has been forwarded to the parliament speaker's
office.
If Türkiye is included in the treaty signed in Paris on Feb. 9,
1920, Turkish companies will be able to operate in the fields of
maritime, industry, mining and trade in the Svalbard archipelago
and territorial waters which are under the sovereignty of Norway
and located only a thousand kilometers from the north pole.
According to the bill, Turkish scientists will have the
opportunity to conduct scientific research at the Turkish Science
Station to be established.
It was also noted that Turkish students will have the
opportunity to study at the University Centre in Svalbard.
There are serious rules and prohibitions regarding acquired
rights, according to the authorities.
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