Cyprus Times

No Mention of Cyprus from Erdogan. Clear Message from Mitsotakis

Published February 11, 2026, 17:13
No Mention of Cyprus from Erdogan. Clear Message from Mitsotakis

During the joint meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdogan in Ankara, the Turkish President did not mention the Cyprus issue at all, while the Greek Prime Minister reiterated the firm Greek position for the need to restart negotiations from Kran Montana, based on UN resolutions. The two leaders agreed on the need to maintain open channels of communication and resolve disputes through International Law. Erdogan emphasized the need to resolve problems in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean, while Mitsotakis stressed the need to respect International Law and the delimitation of the EEZ.