Northern Cyprus carefully notes Mahmoud Abbas's visit to Greek Cypriot south

The Foreign Ministry of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus said in a statement dated 29 October 2026 that it had carefully noted the planned visit of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Greek Cypriot administration in the south. The ministry said that during the trip, Abbas will meet Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, and that the Cyprus issue will also be discussed.

The statement stressed that Turkish Cypriots have long wholeheartedly supported the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and their legitimate struggle. In line with this strong historical solidarity, the ministry said it wished to underline its expectation that the legitimate rights and sensitivities of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus be taken into account.

Noting that there are two peoples and two states on the island, the statement said the visit, carried out while disregarding the will of the Turkish Cypriot people, was met with sorrow by them. The ministry said it remains always open to dialogue and mutual understanding with the friendly Palestinian people and administration, and expects contacts to develop in that direction.