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Cyprus' diplomatic win in Central Asia

Earlier this month we saw Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan - Central Asian countries that are also members of the Organization of Turkic States - pledge their support for Cyprus’ sovereignty. The move followed a meeting with top EU officials in Samarkand, and saw Turkish media describe it as a blow for Turkey. Harris Georgiades, the Chairman of the Foreign and European Affairs Committee of Cyprus’ Parliament, Chairman of the “Clerides Institute” and a former Minister of Finance, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down why this is an important diplomatic win, effectively halting Ankara’s efforts to use those states as a vehicle for recognition of the occupied northern part of Cyprus.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Central Asian states send envoys to Cyprus, accept UN resolutions on occupied north

Banks discovering Greek startups

Greek leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his moral leadership

Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew shared deep bond

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