Tatar's Exclusion from the Turkic Council Summit and Reaction
May 23, 2025
Ersin Tatar attempted to justify his exclusion from the summit of the Turkic Council, admitting he faces continuous exclusions due to the effective diplomacy of Cyprus and Greece. He noted Turkey's support but accused the Greek Cypriot side of systematically excluding Turkish Cypriots from international representation. Additionally, the Turkish Ministry of Defense expressed concerns about Turkey's exclusion from European defense programs. Despite the reactions, the moves by Nicosia are proving effective in gaining recognition for Cypriot diplomacy.