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AVİM's Note: The statements below, which are incompatible with the European Union's common foreign policy approach and its objective of promoting regional stability, constitute the latest example of the overtly anti-Turkish and anti-Türkiye political stance adopted by Greek Cypriot MEP Geadis Geadi. The unfounded allegations that Türkiye and Azerbaijan seek to "wipe Armenia off the map" constitute provocative rhetoric aimed at undermining ongoing efforts toward peace and normalization in the region. Furthermore, these remarks serve as a timely and tangible reminder of how misguided the European Union's decision was to admit the Southern Cyprus as a member despite the persistence of an unresolved dispute, a decision that stands in contradiction to the Union's own founding principles. Indeed, when considered alongside the ideological orientation of ELAM, to which Geadi belongs, and his previous hostile and exclusionary rhetoric directed at Türkiye, it becomes evident that these statements are driven not by constructive political analysis but by an ideologically motivated hostility toward Türkiye.

Asbarez (18 June 2026)

Geadis Geadi, a European Parliament Member from Cyprus (*), warned Armenia that there will be grave consequences as it seeks to normalize relations with [Türkiye] and Azerbaijan.

“I visit Armenia regularly, and I see that today there is a prevailing desire for an absolutely neutral policy and for developing cooperation with [Türkiye] and Azerbaijan, without understanding that these countries want to wipe Armenia off the map and completely redraw the map of the world. Since we too have been victims of Turkish policy, we can understand where such processes might lead in the future,” Geadi said in a conversation with Alpha News.

Throughout the renewed efforts by [Türkiye] and Armenia to normalize relations without preconditions, official Ankara has been steadfast in its insistence that any final agreement hinges on the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Turkish government officials have gone on record to emphasize that the normalization process with Armenia is closely being coordinated with Baku.

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(*) AVİM uses "Cyprus" as a geographic name. AVİM considers the expression "Republic of Cyprus" to mean the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus.