Turkey Excludes Cyprus from the UN Climate Change Conference
April 11, 2026
Turkey has decided not to allow the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in the UN Conference on Climate Change. This decision led to strong reactions from the EU, which expressed serious concerns about the exclusion of Cyprus. Turkey defended its stance citing its non-recognition policy towards the Republic of Cyprus. It also emphasized that access to the conference was at the organizer's discretion. This situation highlights the ongoing political tensions in the region.