Northern Cyprus opposes UN complaint by South Cyprus
Turkey strongly criticized the decision by the Greek Cypriot administration in South Cyprus to file a complaint with the United Nations regarding the memorandum of understanding for the creation of a natural gas pipeline between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus affirmed that the Greek Cypriot administration is ignoring the will of the Turkish Cypriot people and accuses it of attempting to obstruct the aspirations of its people in developing their oil and gas resources. He explained that the Turkish Cypriot people have the right to make decisions regarding their future and energy security, and Turkey will not allow plans to be hindered or tolerate violations of its peoples’ rights to exploit energy resources in the disputed areas. He also emphasized that the complaint does not alter the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people to develop their resources in the region, and that Turkey will continue to support and back their options in this regard, rejecting Greek threats and claims of violations. Turkey previously announced in July the start of construction of a gas pipeline across the sea connecting it to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, reaffirming its continued support for the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people in the energy sector.
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