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Fidan blames Greek Cypriot side for blocking EU-Turkey customs union upgrade

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused the Greek Cypriot side of obstructing the modernization of the EU-Turkey Customs Union.
Fidan stated that despite an agreement between Turkey and the EU, Cyprus's position is hindering progress on the initiative.
He claimed that the majority of EU member states support advancing the customs union process.
This accusation marks Fidan's second statement within a week regarding the same issue.
The ongoing deadlock continues to affect Turkey's relations with the European Union.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused the Greek Cypriot side of obstructing the modernization of the customs union between Turkey and the European Union. Speaking on July 1 and July 3, Fidan indicated that despite a potential agreement between Ankara and Brussels, Nicosia's position is preventing further development in this area. He claimed that the vast majority of EU member states support the advancement of the customs union, but the actions of Cyprus were creating barriers.

Fidan's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Turkey and the Greek Cypriots, and they have sparked renewed discussions about the relationship between Turkey and the EU. The Turkish Foreign Minister's statements reflect a persistent narrative from Turkey, which often places blame on the Greek Cypriot government for hindering progress in various diplomatic arenas. The comments were made in the context of ongoing diplomatic efforts and heightened scrutiny of EU-Turkey relations.

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Fidan reiterates his accusation that Cyprus is responsible for the deadlock in the Turkey-EU customs union upgrade.

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