Yılmaz: “Greek Cypriot Administration granting privileges to third countries at military bases poses a risk to everyone on the island.”
6 March, 2026
Statement regarding F-16s deployed to TRNC
9 March, 2026
President Tufan Erhürman criticized the recent remarks made by Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias regarding the Cyprus issue, Turkish Cypriots, and Türkiye.
In a statement shared on his social media account, Erhürman noted that all those who think rationally and advocate for peace and civilization are calling for, and working toward preventing and further escalation of tensions both globally and in the region, and for a prompt return to negotiations on the basis of international law through diplomacy and dialogue.
Erhürman further stated:
“At such a time, remarks by Greek Defence Minister, Dendias, on the Cyprus issue, Turkish Cypriots, and Türkiye are to say the least in consistent with the sense of responsibility and seriousness required in the current circumstances”