The 11th MED9 Summit, held in Paphos, Cyprus, on Friday, October 11, underscored Turkey’s vital contribution to the swift and effective resumption of negotiations regarding the long-standing Cyprus issue. The summit concluded with the adoption of the Paphos Declaration, which specifically addressed the Cyprus problem:
“As this year marks the tragic 50th commemoration of the invasion and occupation, we reiterate our commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem within the UN framework, based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, as defined by…