Turkey Declines Participation in the COSAC Meeting in Nicosia
January 13, 2026
Turkey declined to attend the COSAC meeting held in Nicosia, despite receiving an invitation. All other candidate countries for EU membership sent representatives. This indicates Turkey's intentions for future participation in EU meetings. The President of the House, Annita Demetriou, emphasized the importance of Cyprus's presidency and the opportunity to build strong ties with the EU. She highlighted the challenges facing the international community and the need for strategic cooperation.