Cyprus has called on Turkey to abandon its demand for a two-state solution on the divided island as a crucial step toward advancing Ankara’s bid to join the European Union. The longstanding dispute over Cyprus, split between the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish-controlled northern region, continues to complicate Turkey’s accession talks. In a statement reported by Reuters, Cypriot officials emphasized that resolving this territorial and political impasse is essential for progress in EU negotiations, underscoring the broader geopolitical tensions that remain a significant barrier to Turkey’s integration into the bloc.
Cyprus Calls on Turkey to Abandon Two-State Proposal for Renewed EU Negotiations
Cyprus has urged Turkey to reconsider its stance on the island’s political division, emphasizing that the pursuit of a two-state solution remains a major obstacle to restarting EU membership talks. The government in Nicosia insists that any meaningful…
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Author : Samuel Brown
Publish date : 2025-11-21 07:55:00
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