Türkiye condemns European Parliament resolution on Cyprus

Türkiye has criticised a European Parliament resolution calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and addressing the events of 1974.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry described the document as containing "baseless and preposterous allegations" and said it considered the resolution "null and void," Caliber.Az reports.

"It is concerning that European Union institutions are increasingly approaching the Cyprus issue in a manner that departs from historical realities and impartiality," the ministry said in a statement.

The resolution was also condemned by Ömer Çelik, spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party).

According to Çelik, the document lacks any factual basis and was adopted "under the influence of certain interests."

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov