Akar: No retreat from stance on peace and stability

Hulusi Akar, Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly’s National Defence Commission, reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to ensuring peace and stability in Cyprus, stating that its military presence on the island will continue until these objectives are fully secured.

He noted that the positions of the Greek Cypriot administration and Greece tend to diverge between public statements and private discussions, and emphasized that Türkiye’s longstanding policy remains unchanged, advocating dialogue and diplomatic channels for a sustainable resolution to the Cyprus issue.