Erdogan's Stance on the Palestinians and Cyprus Issue
September 28, 2025
Erdogan supports the Palestinians and calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state, while also promoting recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. At the UN General Assembly, he emphasized the need for countries to recognize the state of Palestine. He placed significant focus on the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, using it to bolster Turkey's position. Erdogan highlighted the existence of two states in Cyprus and the equality of Turkish Cypriots. His strategy appears to combine support for the Palestinians with his objectives in Cyprus.