Turkey chooses further escalation in the case of Cyprus, Foreign Minister Christodoulides says
Foreign Minister of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides says that Turkey chooses to further escalate tension in the case of Cyprus. In an interview with Greek website iefimerida.gr, Christodoulides underlines that the renewal by Ankara of an illegal navigational telex or NAVTEX, regarding Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is indicative of Turkish intentions. European sanctions related to Turkey’s illegal activities in Cyprus’ EEZ need to proceed immediately, the Minister said.
“In the case of Cyprus, I remind you that only two days ago, Turkey’s NAVTEX regarding illegal drilling operations in a block licensed by the Republic of Cyprus had expired and [Ankara] went on to renew it until October 12. This indicates [Turkey’s] clear intentions, at a time when there is an initiative, also for the termination of its unlawful activities in the Cyprus’ EEZ. Thus, it is clear that in
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“In the case of Cyprus, I remind you that only two days ago, Turkey’s NAVTEX regarding illegal drilling operations in a block licensed by the Republic of Cyprus had expired and [Ankara] went on to renew it until October 12. This indicates [Turkey’s] clear intentions, at a time when there is an initiative, also for the termination of its unlawful activities in the Cyprus’ EEZ. Thus, it is clear that in
(CNA)
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