The European Union cannot contribute to efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue as long as it unconditionally adopts the positions of the Greek Cypriot side, according to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was responding to the European Commission’s 2026 report on Turkey. At the same time, it accuses Greece and the Republic of Cyprus of holding “maximalist positions” and rejects the EU’s references to the Turkey-Libya memorandum.
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In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry argues that the European Commission’s report once again reveals the EU’s “biased and unfair stance” toward Turkey.
It states that “Greece and the Greek Cypriot side are defending maximalist positions that are incompatible with international law and divorced from reality,” while arguing that the “legitimate rights, interests, and just policies” of Turkey and the so-called “state” are being ignored.
Regarding the Cyprus issue, the Turkish Foreign Ministry states that “the EU cannot contribute to resolution efforts as long as it unconditionally adopts the position of the Greek Cypriot side.”
On the Eastern Mediterranean, Ankara maintains that the European Commission’s assessments are “completely contrary to international law and the principle of equality,” adding that the EU’s statements regarding the Turkey–Libya memorandum of cooperation “have no validity.”
At the same time, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects as “baseless” the report’s allegations regarding political criteria, the judiciary, and fundamental rights, citing “double standards” on the part of certain European officials.
On the other hand, Ankara views positively the report’s references to the progress of the Turkish economy, as well as the country’s role in defense, security, and connectivity. It also reiterates its call for an update to the Turkey–EU Customs Union.
In conclusion, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the European Union to demonstrate the necessary “strategic will” and to translate the recent dialogue into concrete decisions that will strengthen Turkey’s accession prospects.
Source: KYPE
