
Erdoğan Visits Occupied Cyprus for Parade and Inaugurations
Erdoğan’s Visit to Occupied Cyprus Draws International Criticism
Erdoğan’s Visit to Occupied Cyprus Draws International Criticism
“We cannot change geography; Turkey will always be a neighboring state to the Republic of Cyprus. Mr. Erdoğan will, of course, be welcome at this summit to discuss developments in the region,” Christodoulides told reporters in Nicosia, as reported by Reuters.
The escalating migration flows from Eastern Libya to Crete were a central theme of the Prime Minister’s interview. He highlighted the importance of discussing Libya at both the informal meeting of like-minded countries on migration and the European Council itself.
“At a time when a significant effort is being made by the UN Secretary General on the Cyprus problem, with the resumption of the informal talks and the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as Personal Envoy, any action to create a fait accompli in the occupied territories is an extremely negative development,” Greek diplomatic sources noted on Sunday, swiftly responding to Erdogan’s statements.
Declaring Turkey and Turkish Cypriots the “rightful owners” of the region, Erdogan vowed their presence would persist “for centuries.” He framed the event as a step toward a shared future of “one nation, two states,” emphasizing unity and resolve.
The initiative, spearheaded by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), aims to reflect Turkey’s perceived shift in geopolitical alignment away from Western alliances and towards U.S. adversaries.
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The agenda of the meeting will be strictly observed, as meetings within the framework of the UN Summit do not allow the same latitude as bilateral visits.