Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar talk during a military parade to mark the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, in the divided city of Nicosia, on July 20, 2024. [Yiannis Kourtoglou/Reuters]
Ankara’s adamant stance on the Cyprus issue, demanding prior recognition of the pseudo-state in Turkish-occupied north Cyprus before UN talks, was demonstrated through a recent event in Ankara. The event celebrated the “Day of the Armed Forces” of the unrecognized entity in northern Cyprus and was attended by high-ranking officials from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Gambia.
Greek protests followed, as Ankara pressures these countries to acknowledge the entity. Turkish-Cypriot authorities align with Ankara’s narrative concerning the Republic of Cyprus and its military activities.
Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar expressed concern over foreign military presence in Cyprus, criticizing the actions of the Greek-Cypriot administration in regard to Israel. He condemned the deployment of naval forces in Cypriot ports, emphasizing Cyprus’ vulnerability.
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