Turkey's Negative Response to Cyprus' Invitation for the EU Summit
January 21, 2026
Cyprus invited Turkish President Erdoğan to participate in an informal EU Summit, but Turkey declined the invitation. President Christodoulides mentioned that the initial response from Turkey was not positive. Despite this setback, Cyprus continues its efforts for positive developments. The participation of other Turkish officials is being considered, but the situation remains challenging. The aim is to create favorable conditions for collaboration.