Our deal with Israel none of Turkey’s business
INTERNATIONAL agreements signed by Cyprus and activities to promote its financial interests have nothing to do with the ongoing efforts for a solution to the Cyprus problem, the Foreign ministry said yesterday.
The ministry was responding to statements from Ankara on last week’s agreement signed with Israel to delimit the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) between the two countries as part of exploration for oil and gas.
”Issues concerning the Republic of Cyprus and the exercise of its sovereign rights do not concern any other third state,” ministry said.
”Turkey does not have the right to dispute. On the contrary, it has the obligation to recognise the Republic of Cyprus.