The Ministry of Foreign Affairs supported the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) regarding the anchoring of the destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, belonging to the United States of America (USA), in one of the ports of the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA).
In a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the subject, “We strongly support the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) regarding the anchoring of the destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, belonging to the USA, in one of the ports of the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA). As we have repeatedly emphasized together, the destabilizing steps taken by the USA against the Turkish Cypriot side in the region damage the neutral position of this country on the Island for many years and constitute an obstacle to a just, permanent and sustainable solution in Cyprus. We invite you to review it” expressions were used.
Reminding that Turkey is the guarantor country, the statement said, “We would like to reiterate that Turkey, which is the guarantor state in Cyprus, will resolutely continue to defend the legitimate rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriots under all circumstances and conditions.” – ANKARA