US-Greek Cypriot military alliance threatens TRNC, vows resistance – BRTK
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the military cooperation between the United States and the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, stating that it is being used as a threat against the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The Ministry emphasized that the TRNC state will not hesitate to take necessary actions in collaboration with Turkey to safeguard the security of Turkish Cypriot people.
This statement comes in response to the recent arrival of the guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) at Limassol Port in Southern Cyprus. The Ministry highlighted that such visits by US warships to the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus only serve to escalate tension in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the US decision to lift the arms sales ban on Southern Cyprus in 2022, and the subsequent extension of this decision in 2023, further exacerbates the aggressive attitudes of the Greek Cypriot Administration. The ongoing military support from the US to Southern Cyprus reinforces its dominationist stance on the Cyprus issue.
It is evident that the military collaboration between the US and the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus is aimed at threatening the TRNC. In response, the TRNC State reaffirmed its commitment to working with Turkey to protect the interests and security of the Turkish Cypriot people.
This development underscores the need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and find a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Cyprus issue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged all parties involved to prioritize dialogue and negotiation in order to achieve a sustainable and inclusive solution.
