Sunday, January 7, 2018

A Turkish fait accompli in Cyprus’ maritime area would be irrational, Greek Minister tells CNA - CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY


CYPRUS/Nicosia 07/01/2018 11:12 
Antonios Gkildakis

Any attempt on the part of Turkey for a fait accompli in Cyprus’ maritime area would be irrational, says Dimitris Vitsas, Greece’s Alternate Minister of National Defence, while noting that cooperation between Athens and Nicosia takes all options into account.

In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, Vitsas also says that he does not expected Ankara “to risk a defeat”, when asked about the possible emergence of a Turkish drillship in the area, and Athens’ reaction to such a move.

Speaking about efforts for a Cyprus settlement, the Greek government official says that the Turkish side must realize that stagnation does not lead anywhere.



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