Nicosia's Positive Perception of EU-Turkey Relations Regarding Cyprus
November 12, 2024
Nicosia views Erdoğan's recent statements positively, seeing them as strengthening the potential for EU pressure on Turkey regarding the Cyprus issue. The Cypriot government links progress in EU-Turkey relations with necessary advancements in the Cyprus negotiations. The European Commission notes the EU's strategic interest in stability in the region. There is an emphasis on Turkey's need to engage cooperatively for a sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem within the UN framework.