UK trade envoy resigns over northern Cyprus visit
Summary
Afzal Khan, a UK trade envoy to Turkey, resigned after visiting northern Cyprus. The UK does not recognize northern Cyprus due to its occupation by Turkish troops since 1974. His visit drew criticism, and he decided stepping down was the best action.Key Facts
- Afzal Khan was the UK's trade envoy to Turkey.
- He resigned after visiting northern Cyprus, a region not recognized by the UK.
- The region has been occupied by Turkish troops since 1974.
- Khan met with the Turkish-Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar.
- The Cypriot government criticized his visit as unacceptable.
- Khan stated he visited for personal reasons and paid for the trip himself.
- He said 20 other UK parliamentarians visited without similar backlash.
- UK government confirmed Khan's resignation from his envoy position.
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