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The decision of U.S for partial lifting of the embargo weapons for them Greek Cypriots, poisons hopes for peace in Eastern mediterranean and it is incompatible with the spirit of the alliance, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said today.
As the announcement underscores: “Today’s US decision to lift the arms embargo against the Greek Cypriot Administration ignore equality and the balance between the two peoples of the island. It is true that this decision will affect efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. “
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry stressed that at a time of ongoing efforts to reduce tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, the United States is making a decision such that it is incompatible with the spirit of the alliance.
“It just came to our knowledge then reconsider “his decision and support existing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region,” adds the Turkish Foreign Minister’s announcement, warning that in a different case:
“Turkey, as the guarantor country of Cyprus, will resolutely take the necessary measures to guarantee the safety of the Turkish Cypriots in accordance with its legal and historical responsibility.”
Contact Pompeo – Anastasiadis
Contact by phone with the Secretary of State of the United States Mike pompeo, had the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis, at the initiative of the US side.
During the conversation, the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the Secretary of State of the United States made a detailed review of the developments in Eastern mediterranean, the risks to peace and stability in the region as a result of challenges Turkey, with Mr. Pompeo’s clear position that the United States recognizes the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus and Greece and the urgent need to focus on dialogue, on the basis of International Law as a necessary condition for the creation and consolidation of conditions of stability and peace in the region.
According to a written statement from the representative of the Cyprus government Kyriakos Kousios, Nikos Anastasiadis informed the United States Secretary of State about the illegal turkey stocks in the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus and their threats regarding the problem of the closed city of Famagusta. Anastasiadis highlighted the I need to send clear messages to the Turkish side to prevent the implementation of its illegal plans, which not only contradict the relevant decisions of the UN Security Council, but create even more difficulties in the effort to resume the talks.
During the conversation, Mr. Pompeo informed the President of the Republic of Cyprus about the decision of the United States to lift the embargo imposed in Cyprus in 1987, in the case of non-lethal equipment.
This development, as a common finding, recommends recognition of the role of Cyprus in the region, as well as an indication of the importance given by the two countries in strengthening their bilateral relations, especially in the field of defense and security. This is also confirmed by the progress in these matters after the signing of the Declaration of Intent of the Republic of Cyprus-USA. On November 6, 2018 by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Nikos Christodoulidis and the then US Under Secretary of State for European Affairs, Mr. Wes Mitchell.
Pompeo expressed the satisfaction for the cooperation developed between the US and the Republic of Cyprus.
They both finally confirmed it very satisfactory course Cyprus-United States and reaffirmed their common commitment to further deepen cooperation in all areas.
