Turkey calls EU Parliament's Cyprus resolution 'null and void,' citing bias

Turkey has strongly rejected a recent European Parliament resolution concerning Cyprus, labeling it "null and void." The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused the European Union of adopting a biased and distorted approach to the long-standing dispute, particularly under the influence of certain circles.

Ankara's statement specifically condemned the resolution for including "baseless and preposterous allegations against the heroic Turkish Armed Forces." The ministry declared its full support for the response issued by the Foreign Ministry of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), describing the EU's text as "replete with despicable slanders."

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The resolution adopted by the European Parliament, which contains baseless and preposterous allegations against the heroic Turkish Armed Forces, is null and void.

The Turkish ministry voiced significant concern regarding the EU institutions' increasingly one-sided stance. "It is concerning that EU institutions are increasingly approaching the Cyprus issue in a manner that departs from historical realities and impartiality," the statement read. This reflects a growing tension between Turkey and the EU over the island's political future.

The island of Cyprus has been divided by a decades-long dispute between its Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. The conflict's roots trace back to the early 1960s with ethnic attacks, leading Turkish Cypriots to seek safety in enclaves. A Greek Cypriot coup in 1974, aiming for annexation by Greece, prompted Turkey's military intervention as a guarantor power. This intervention led to the establishment of the TRNC in 1983, which is recognized solely by Turkey. Peace process negotiations have remained stalled since 2017.

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It is concerning that EU institutions are increasingly approaching the Cyprus issue in a manner that departs from historical realities and impartiality.