Disagreements and Conditions in the Cyprus Negotiations
February 15, 2026
Tufan Erhurman acknowledged that there are disagreements with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the Cyprus negotiations. Turkey suggests discussions on confidence-building measures, thereby prolonging the deadlock. Recent assessments indicate that developments may occur after the elections in the occupied territories. Erhurman has set conditions for advancing the process, which complicate the talks. This situation reflects Turkey's political strategy that hinders meaningful progress on the Cyprus issue.