Invitation to Erdoğan and Fidan to Cyprus and Turkey's Obligations
December 3, 2025
Nicosia plans to invite Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hakan Fidan to Cyprus for the informal European Council in the spring. President Christodoulides emphasized Turkey's obligations to the EU and mentioned Turkey's intentions for EU membership. He expects specific developments regarding the Cypriot issue from Turkey. Christodoulides stated that Nicosia will follow the EU's strategy towards Turkey during the Cypriot Presidency. They are also prepared for discussions on resuming negotiations.