Nicosia ready to deal with Turkey's illegal drilling in Cyprus' EEZ, says government
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CYPRUS/Nicosia 19/12/2017 14:30
Nicosia has said it is ready to address Ankara's design's in its Exclusive Economic Zone, in a calm, serious and effective manner.
"We are ready to face Turkey`s threats and plans for illegal drilling in Cyprus` Exclusive Economic Zone, as we have done so far, in an effective and cool manner," Deputy Government Spokesman Victoras Papadopoulos has said, invited to comment on the fact that Turkey is moving ahead with its plans in Block 6 of Cyprus’ EEZ and has already issued an illegitimate Navtex.
Speaking on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting, Papadopoulos pointed out that the government will exercise its sovereign rights as it has done to date, and at the same time it will continue its effective policy.
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