Cyprus President Accuses Erdogan of Obstructing Cyprus Problem Resolution with 'New Ottoman Approach'
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has publicly accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of adopting a “new Ottoman approach” to regional relations and identified him as the major obstacle in resolving the Cyprus dispute. Speaking after Erdogan’s recent United Nations General Assembly address, Christodoulides condemned Erdogan’s push for a two-state solution outside the UN framework and criticized his portrayal as a defender of oppressed peoples.
Christodoulides emphasized that Turkey is isolated from regional alliances involving Greece, Israel, Egypt, and others, due to its disrespect for neighboring countries’ sovereignty. He responded directly to Erdogan’s call for international recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, labeling the speech hypocritical for Turkey’s contradictory actions to international law.
The Cyprus peace talks remain at an impasse, with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin warning that the diplomatic window for dialogue is closing amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, ongoing diplomatic disputes and restrictions on foreign diplomats’ engagement with Turkish Cypriots threaten the chances of meaningful negotiation progress in the near future.
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