US concerned over Turkish operations in East Med says Pompeo, Cyprus President says no to gun-boat diplomacy (2)

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concern over Turkey’s operations in the Eastern Mediterranean and noted that increased tensions would not bring any solutions to the problems in the regions. He said moreover that he is in favor of a diplomatic solution and added that there needs to be an agreement on maritime issues. Any disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean should be resolved through dialogue and not by gun-boat diplomacy, said the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, following a meeting with Pompeo at the Presidential Palace, in Nicosia.

(CNA)

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