Ministry of Foreign Affairs: GASC continues to disrupt the peace environment on the Island and in the Eastern Mediterranean

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the docking of the US submarine in the Greek port and the Greek Cypriot Defense Minister’s statement that they would purchase weapon systems from the USA.

In a written statement made by the Ministry, “We strongly condemn the anchoring of the USS San Juan attack submarine belonging to the United States of America in a Greek sea port. We repeatedly state that the removal of the arms sales restriction imposed by the USA on the Greek Cypriot Administration and the subsequent steps that will endanger the security of the Turkish Cypriot people will encourage the Greek Cypriot Administration to take up arms. As a matter of fact, Greek Cypriot Defense Minister Mihalis Yorgallas announced in his statement that they would “purchase weapon systems from the USA”. The developments show that the USA assisted the Greek Cypriot Administration in systematically arming.” it was said.

“We hope that the Greek Cypriot side will understand that the activities that may endanger the security of the Turkish Cypriot people will be met. Motherland Turkey and the TRNC will act resolutely against threats to the Turkish Cypriot people and Turkey’s security. History confirms our resolve against threats to our security.” In the statement, it was emphasized that the policy of the USA to encourage the armament of the Greek Cypriot Administration prevents the establishment of the needed stability and peace environment on the Island and in the Eastern Mediterranean.

In the statement of the ministry, it was pointed out that the policy of the Greek Cypriot administration prevents reaching a fair, sustainable and permanent agreement on the Island that will observe the facts.

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