Famagusta Gazette: FM: ENI's drilling in Cyprus EEZ will continue despite Turkey's provocations

ENI's scheduled drilling in Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will continue despite Turkey`s provocations Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has said, calling at the same time on the political parties "to collectively and in a spirit of unity tackle the current serious Turkish provocation."

In statements on Saturday, the Minister said that the conclusion drawn from the public reactions on behalf of the Permanent Members of the Security Council and the EU is that everyone recognizes the sovereign right of the Republic of Cyprus to exploit mineral reserves in its EEZ and calls for avoiding provocations.

"The international disapproval has been recorded. Diplomatic efforts will continue. Is this enough to stop Turkey? maybe yes maybe not, " he said, adding that" even the President of the United States had to apologize to Turkey for the truths he told in Harvard because of the present circumstances. " Kasoulides made it clear that ENI`s planned drilling will continue despite the challenges.
MORE