Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000892/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Loucas Fourlas (PPE)
In an utterly unacceptable statement made during a joint press conference with Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, said that his country ‘fully supports the cause of northern Cyprus and fully stands by Türkiye on this cause in an unwavering fashion’. Aside from being unacceptable and provocative, this statement is a cause for serious concern as it is indicative of Pakistan’s potential intention to recognise the pseudo-state, in violation of international law, the relevant resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council and EU principles.
In view of the above, can the Commission answer the following:
- 1.Is it aware of the contents of the statement in question?
- 2.What immediate steps will it take to prevent any move that would violate international law and undermine the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus?
- 3.How, in the context of the EU’s external relations, will the Commission remind Pakistan of the commitment to comply with international law and respect the territorial integrity of the EU’s Member States?
We expect a swift response from the Commission, to ensure the protection of international law and prevent any faits accomplis that would harm European cohesion.
Submitted: 3.3.2025