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EU Condemns TRNC's Presence at Turkic Council Summit
The EU strongly criticized the invitation of the TRNC to the Turkic Council summit, viewing it as a violation of Cyprus' territorial integrity. The TRNC president defended the move, while the EU also voiced concerns over Hungary's participation.
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European UnionTurkish Republic Of Northern CyprusTurkic CouncilUnited NationsRepublic Of Cyprus
Josep BorrellRecep Tayyip ErdoğanErsin TatarViktor Orban
- How did the TRNC's president respond to the EU's criticism?
- The TRNC's President, Ersin Tatar, defended the invitation, viewing it as crucial for conveying Turkish perspectives on the Cyprus issue to other leaders. He criticized the Greek Cypriot response as oppressive.
- What is the EU's official stance on the self-declared TRNC?
- The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, stated that the EU only recognizes the Republic of Cyprus and that this action contradicts the principle of Cyprus' territorial integrity as outlined by the UN.
- What was the main reason for the EU's criticism of the Turkic Council summit?
- The European Union criticized the invitation of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as an observer to the Turkic Council summit in Kyrgyzstan. The EU considers this a legitimization of the TRNC, which is only recognized by Turkey.
- What was the reaction of the Greek Cypriot administration to the TRNC's participation?
- The Greek Cypriot administration, the internationally recognized representative of Cyprus, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the TRNC's presence at the summit and urged the EU to take action.
- Why did the EU also express concerns over the Hungarian Prime Minister's presence at the summit?
- Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, also attended the summit as an observer, drawing criticism from the EU. The EU believes Orban's actions contradict the bloc's cohesive foreign policy.