Archive · 21 Jul 2025
Turkey Reaffirms Two-State Cyprus Plan Amid Celebrations
Turkey's president supports a plan to split Cyprus into two countries, which is celebrated by Turkish Cypriots.
This proposal is rejected by Greek Cypriots who currently live on the island and are part of the international community.
Recent talks at the UN did not lead to a breakthrough on peace talks.
The UN will hold additional talks in the coming months.
The two-state solution has been pushed by Turkey and Turkish Cypriots because past negotiations to unify the island as one country have failed.
Turkey's president reaffirmed his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus.
Turkish Cypriots celebrated the anniversary of Turkey's military invasion.
Greek Cypriots reject the two-state proposal, viewing it as an attempt for control.
Talks at the UN with key parties made little progress on restarting negotiations.
The UN Secretary-General plans to meet with leaders again in September and after Turkish Cypriot elections.
- Who
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Cypriots, and Greek Cypriots
- What
- Turkey's president reaffirmed support for a two-state solution in Cyprus.
- When
- The announcement was made during celebrations of the Turkish military invasion that occurred 51 years ago.
- Where
- Cyprus
- Why
- Erdogan and Turkish Cypriots believe a two-state solution is the only path forward.
Turkish and Turkish Cypriot View
Greek Cypriot View
Proposed Solution
Turkish and Turkish Cypriot View
The only viable path forward for peace.
Greek Cypriot View
A rejected solution that formalizes Cyprus's partition.
Military Involvement
Turkish and Turkish Cypriot View
Permanent Turkish troop presence and military intervention rights are essential.
Greek Cypriot View
A move seen as a bid for control and a threat to EU ties.
- Proposed Solution
- Two-state solution
- Parties Involved
- Turkey, Turkish Cypriots, Greek Cypriots
- Turkish Troops
- 35,000 in the north
- Last Push for Peace
- Summer of 2017
- Turkish Cypriot Leader
- Ersin Tatar