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Historic decision of the United States, which announced the lifting of the embargo on the sale of arms in Cyprus.
The news of Mike Pompeo sets new foundations in relations between the United States and Cyprus when Washington announced the official lifting of the arms embargo imposed by the United States in 1987 on the Republic of Cyprus.
A relevant post was made by the ERT correspondent in the United States, Lena Argyri, who clarifies that it is about the lifting of the US embargo on “non-lethal weapons” in Cyprus after 33 years.
Breaking: lifting of the US embargo on “non-lethal weapons” in Cyprus after 33 years announced by @SecPompeo in @AnastasiadesCY as provided by law #EastMed @HellenicLeaders @ERTsocial
– Lena Argiri (@lenaargiri) September 1, 2020
What Pompeo-Anastasiadis discussed
Previously, the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis, at the initiative of the US side.
During the conversation, the President of the Republic and the Secretary of State of the United States made a detailed review of the events in the Eastern Mediterranean, the threats to peace and stability in the region as a result of the challenges of Turkey, with a Mr. Pompeo’s clear position that the United States recognize the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus and Greece and the urgent need to establish a dialogue, on the basis of international law, as a prerequisite for the establishment and consolidation of conditions of stability and peace in the region.
According to a written statement by Cypriot government spokesman Kyriakos Kousios, the president informed the US Secretary of State about Turkey’s illegal actions in the Republic of Cyprus EEZ and its threats in relation to the besieged city of Famagusta.
President Anastasiadis emphasized the need to send clear messages to the Turkish side to prevent the implementation of their illegal plans, which not only contradict the relevant decisions of the UN Security Council, but create even more difficulties in trying to resume talks. .
During the conversation, Mr. Pompeo informed the President of the Republic about Decision of the United States to lift the embargo imposed on Cyprus in 1987, as regards non-lethal equipment.
This development, as a common finding, is a recognition of the role of Cyprus in the region, as well as an indication of the importance that the two countries attach to 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 his satisfaction with the cooperation developed between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus.
The President and Secretary of State of the United States reaffirmed the very satisfactory course of relations between Cyprus and the United States in general and reaffirmed their joint commitment to further deepen cooperation in all areas.
Anastasiadis Post on the Developments
In a post on his official Twitter account, the President of Cyprus N. Anastasiadis commented:
“I welcome the lifting of the US arms embargo on non-lethal weapons. A positive development that further strengthens the bilateral security relationship between Cyprus and the United States.
During our telephone conversation with M. Pompeo, we both expressed our serious concern about the unstable situation in the Eastern Mediterranean. We also highlight the importance of reducing tensions in the region, due to the aggressive behavior of Turkey.
“I also underlined the Turkish threats to the opening of the city of Varosia and our efforts to continue the negotiation process on the Cyprus issue.”
During our phone call with @SecPompeoWe both express our serious concern about the unstable situation in the Eastern Mediterranean. We also highlight the importance of easing tensions in the region, in view of the #Turkeyaggressive behavior. pic.twitter.com/hmZpEd6hr1
– Nicos Anastasiades (@AnastasiadesCY) September 1, 2020
With information from philenews / alphanews / ΑΠΕ
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