EU Calls for Resumption of Negotiations on the Cyprus Issue

In the final declaration of the meeting of the Council of the European Union on general issues, a call was made for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue. The statement emphasizes that the EU is ready to play its role in resolving the contentious situation.

The Council of the European Union on general issues, composed of ministers responsible for European affairs from EU countries, took place in Brussels.

The final declaration of the meeting states, "Turkey continues to remain a candidate country and a key partner in many areas of mutual interest."

The statement also acknowledged recent events in relations between Turkey and Greece and the reduction of tension in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Moreover, the declaration includes a call for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue, emphasizing that the EU is ready to play its role in resolving the contentious situation.

The document repeats criticism on issues such as democracy, fundamental rights, and the judicial system. It also urges continued steps toward a more stability-oriented macroeconomic policy regarding economic criteria.

The declaration addresses Turkey's constructive role in facilitating the export of grain from Ukraine and emphasizes that Turkey must fully comply with the EU's sanction policy against Russia.

It is worth noting that the final EU Summit will take place in Brussels on December 14-15.