Turkey's Position on the Cyprus Issue
October 18, 2026
Turkey maintains a tough stance regarding Cyprus, refusing to accept any changes to the 'realities' imposed by the invasion. Ankara aims to promote its strategies through control of Cyprus and Greece. Despite the proposals from the UN Secretary-General, the occupying side continuously raises obstacles and rejects compromise solutions. Turkey claims to be open to dialogue but only on its terms, such as sovereign equality. In this context, it seeks to influence the policies and processes related to Cyprus.