Cyprus extends invitation to Turkey despite decades of rift
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Cyprus plans to invite Turkey to a summit during its EU presidency in the first half of 2026, despite ongoing tensions from Turkey's 1974 invasion and support for a breakaway state.

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan would be welcome to discuss Middle Eastern issues.

Cyprus and Turkey lack diplomatic ties, which may complicate hosting Erdogan.

The island has been divided since the invasion, with Turkey backing an unrecognized state in the north.

Christodoulides, leading the Greek Cypriot administration, emphasized that "You can't change geography."

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