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The State Department asks Turkey to reverse the decision to open Varos.
In response to a question from Greek correspondents in Washington, a State Department spokesman expressed deep concern about the move, calling it provocative and counterproductive, undermining the resumption of talks.
“The United States is deeply concerned by the unilateral decision to reopen Varos and calls for the decision to be reversed.” The opening of Varos is incompatible with Resolutions 550 and 789 of the UN Security Council, it is provocative and counterproductive to resume the talks. ” said a State Department spokesman.
At the same time, he noted that the United States supports de-escalation efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean and continues to demand dialogue and respect for international law, while also expressing the strong American position on the Cyprus issue.
“The United States continues to support a comprehensive agreement for the reunification of the island on the basis of a bizone and bicommunal federation, which will benefit all Cypriots, as well as the region in general.”
Strong message for Oruc Reis too
Previously, the State Department had strongly disapproved of the new Oruc Reis investigation.
At the same time, he accuses Ankara of unilaterally increasing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and deliberately undermining the initiation of exploratory contacts between the two NATO allies. 
It asks you to stop the challenge strategy and immediately start exploratory contacts with Greece because unilateral actions do not help to build trust and do not produce sustainable solutions.
“The United States deplores Turkey’s announcement on October 11 of renewed Turkish exploration activity in areas where Greece claims jurisdiction in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey’s announcement unilaterally increases tensions in the region and deliberately complicates the resumption of exploratory talks. criticism among our NATO allies, Greece and Turkey.
Coercion, threats, intimidation and military activity will not resolve the tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. We urge Turkey to end this calculated challenge and begin exploratory talks with Greece immediately. “Unilateral actions cannot build trust and will not produce durable solutions,” the statement said.
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