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MED 7: Serious concern over Turkish violations in Varosia

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MED 7: Serious concern over Turkish violations in Varosia

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The Foreign Ministers of the seven Mediterranean EU countries, who took part in the Ministerial Conference held in Athens on Friday, express their serious concern about Turkey's violations in Varosia, reminding them of the importance of the Varos regime. United Nations Security Council resolutions.

“We are deeply concerned about the violations in Varosha and recall the importance of the Varosha regime, as set out in United Nations Security Council resolutions, namely Resolutions 550 (1984) and 789 (1992),” the joint declaration said. “We emphasize the importance of the implementation of these resolutions and call for the immediate overthrow of all violations,” the text reads.

At the same time, the seven Ministers reiterate their strong commitment to a “sustainable and comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem on the basis of a bi-communal bi-communal federation with political equality, as set out in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, which are binding on all and with the European acquis, and European values and principles “.

As the seven Ministers emphasize, the efforts for the resumption of the negotiations “should not be further undermined by illegal and provocative behavior in the maritime zones and the territory of Cyprus”. “In the face of such actions, we reaffirm the EU's determination to use the tools and options at its disposal to defend its interests and those of its Member States, and to maintain stability in the region,” the joint statement said.

Referring to the informal Pentamer held in Geneva, the Foreign Ministers of the seven EU Mediterranean countries note that they deplore the proposal for a two-state solution expressed by the Turkish side, stressing that it is crucial “to commit Turkey on the agreed basis, United Nations resolutions, in particular Resolution 1251 “.

At the same time, the seven Ministers refer to the strategic importance for the EU of achieving a secure and stable environment in the Eastern Mediterranean, noting that all MED 7 participating countries share this common vision for the region.

“We want to expand our cooperation with all neighboring countries. “We call on all countries in the region to respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of all EU Member States, as well as international law, including the Law of the Sea,” the declaration said.

As they emphasize, it is a fundamental issue for Turkey to refrain from new challenges that violate international law. “We emphasize that the delimitation of the continental shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone can be settled through dialogue and negotiation in a climate of good faith, with full respect for international law, including UNCLOS. “We call on Turkey to accept Cyprus' invitation to enter into a dialogue on the delimitation of maritime zones between its coasts, including an appeal to the International Court of Justice,” the joint statement said.

Source: www.philenews.com

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