Ankara's illegal activities in Cyprus EEZ an act of piracy and contempt towards EU, Government says
Turkey’s illegal activities within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are an act of piracy and an utter contempt towards the EU, the Cyprus Government has stated.
In an announcement issued Monday, the Presidency of the Republic condemns in the most unequivocal manner Turkey’s imminent attempted illegal drilling operation within the EEZ and continental shelf of the Republic of Cyprus, in an area lawfully delimited by means of the 2003 EEZ Delimitation Agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in accordance with international law.
``The specific maritime area spans exploration blocks 6 and 7, which have been duly licensed to the European companies ENI and TOTAL.
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In an announcement issued Monday, the Presidency of the Republic condemns in the most unequivocal manner Turkey’s imminent attempted illegal drilling operation within the EEZ and continental shelf of the Republic of Cyprus, in an area lawfully delimited by means of the 2003 EEZ Delimitation Agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in accordance with international law.
``The specific maritime area spans exploration blocks 6 and 7, which have been duly licensed to the European companies ENI and TOTAL.
(CNA)
*The full text of the news item is available in the paid version of the CNA web service. Subscription Form
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from Cyprus News Agency
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