Greece Reaffirms Non-Recognition of Northern Cyprus: A Status Quo Analysis
On the 42nd anniversary of Northern Cyprus’s unilateral declaration of independence, Greece’s foreign ministry reiterated its stance of non-acceptance, citing violations of international law. Greece vowed to never accept the results of the Turkish invasion and occupation. Furthermore, it urged all nations to uphold the Republic of Cyprus’s sovereignty and independence, advocating for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation as a solution. Greece also acknowledged “recent diplomatic mobility,” including UN efforts and upcoming meetings, as steps toward restarting negotiations on the Cyprus problem.
John Q. Hosedrinker