Cyprus President briefs EPP summit of Turkey's illegal actions in Cyprus EEZ

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has briefed the EPP Summit, which took place via videoconference on Wednesday evening, on Turkey`s continued illegal actions within Cyprus` EEZ as well as of its threats to settle the fenced-off part of Turkish occupied Famagusta, known as Varosha.

Addressing the summit, President Anastasiades "referred extensively to Turkey`s continued illegal activities within Cyprus` EEZ, which violate the Republic of Cyprus` sovereign rights and asked that the European Union`s solidarity is shown through specific actions," a presidency press release says.

President Anastasiades also referred to Turkey`s threats to settle the fenced-off part of the city of Famagusta in violation of the relevant UN resolutions, the press release adds.

(CNA)

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