Turkish Ambassador's Visit to Occupied Territories Before Christodoulides - Erhurman Meeting
February 1, 2026
A Turkish envoy arrived in the occupied territories ahead of the meeting between President Christodoulides and Tufan Erhurman. Turkish Ambassador Burak Ozugergin presented Ankara's instructions for the latest discussions. Turkey appears to be delaying negotiations on the Cyprus issue, while the occupying side is not inclined to discuss serious matters at this time. Erhurman's approach involves specific conditions for participating in negotiations, focusing on political equality. It is clear that Ankara wants to control developments, avoiding serious discussions until the Cypriot presidency of the EU ends.