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Cyprus Invited Turkish President Erdogan to EU Informal Meeting, Response 'Not Positive'

Published January 21, 2026, 10:38
Cyprus Invited Turkish President Erdogan to EU Informal Meeting, Response 'Not Positive'

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, stated that Cyprus invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to participate in informal European Union meetings to be held in Cyprus. The invitation was made through mediation by other EU member states, with the aim of avoiding a negative response. However, Mr. Christodoulides stated that the initial reaction from the Turkish side was not positive, but Nicosia will not stop its efforts for positive developments in relations with Turkey.