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EU Council President backs Cyprus talks in call with Erdogan

ByFamagusta Gazette

Feb 27, 2025

European Council President Antonio Costa expressed support for UN efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue during a call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Costa highlighted Turkey’s strategic importance and EU candidacy in a post on the X platform, stressing the need for collaboration.

The Turkish presidency said the call focused on Turkey-EU relations and regional matters.

Erdogan emphasized the mutual benefits of revitalizing Euro-Turkish relations and Turkey’s involvement in European defense initiatives.

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