Turkey: Condemns the decision of the White House to completely lift the arms embargo on Cyprus

Notice, by which he condemns the historic decision of the USA to completely lift the arms embargo imposed against CyprusTurkey issued, calling on the White House to review it.

Furthermore, Ankara, after fully supporting the pseudo-state, notes that “will continue to take the necessary measures within the framework of its historical and legal responsibilities in order to ensure the existence, security and peace of the Turkish Cypriots”.

In detail, the relevant announcement states the following:

“We strongly condemn the expansion of the scope of the decision taken by the US in September 2020 to lift the arms embargo against the “Greek Cypriot administration (Republic of Cyprus).

We fully support the reaction of the authorities of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)” regarding the said decision.

This decision, which contradicts the principle of equality between the two sides on the island and will make the Greek Cypriot side more intransigent, will negatively affect efforts to resolve the Cypriot conflict. It will lead to an arms race on the island and harm peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.

We call on the US to review this decision and pursue a balanced policy towards the two sides on the island.

The international community, including the US, should take note of the sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriot people, which was also confirmed by the Treaties of 1959-1960, and act accordingly.

In any case, Turkey, as a guarantor country, will continue to take the necessary measures within the framework of its historical and legal responsibilities in order to ensure the existence, security and peace of the Turkish Cypriots.”