Türkiye and Turkish Cypriots criticize EU policies in diplomatic meetings

Türkiye and the European Union held a political dialogue meeting in Ankara. During the talks, Türkiye's foreign minister criticized the EU's approach to Türkiye's long-standing application to join the bloc.

Separately, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is recognized only by Türkiye, faulted the EU's top official for not mentioning Turkish Cypriots in a speech about Cyprus. The TRNC described Turkish Cypriots as 'the EU's invisible Europeans.'