Arab Countries Express Reservations About Turkish Positions at the Summit
June 23, 2025
Five Arab countries reacted to Turkey's positions on Cyprus and the Muslim minority in Thrace during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit. Turkey attempted to promote declarations that would support its claims. However, Egypt, Bahrain, and others expressed reservations about the content of the resolutions. This negative stance from the Arab nations indicates the success of Greek and Cypriot diplomacy in gaining support against Turkey.