Zehra Başaran has underlined that being a TRNC London Representative is not so easy however she realized how eager the Turkish Cypriot community was ready to embrace a representative.
Başaran further stated:
“As my last role in my professional life, it was a pleasure for me to complete my position as the TRNC London Representative. London was a good experience for me. It is our oldest representation office and England is a country whereby there is a great Turkish Cypriot population. I came here knowing it was not an easy task. Thus, I knew it would be a task with a full schedule which I will enjoy.
Two years ago when I first came to London there was a great uncertainty due to the referendum results to leave the European Union. I found myself in an ambiguity and unpredictable environment. Thus, my role holds several dimension. In addition to communication with civil society organisation, I also pursue diplomatic activities. I work with the TRNC Friendship Group in the UK parliament and I also have meetings with MPs.
In such a complex environment, I got acquainted with the politics, non-governmental organizations, school family associations and the Turkish Society Football Federation.
I perceived that the society was ready to embrace a representative and how much love and interest they had towards their representative. I saw many civil society representatives and people who wanted to do something on behalf of the community and took time out to accomplish ambitions.”