UK concerned by Turkey’s announcement to begin drilling in Cyprus EEZ
- Country:
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
Britain is concerned by Turkey's intention to begin offshore drilling operations in an area claimed by Cyprus as its exclusive economic zone, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday. "Concerned by Turkey’s announcement to begin drilling in Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone," Hunt said.
"This situation must be deescalated and all parties show restraint," he said. "Hydrocarbons development should benefit all Cypriots and support a settlement." Turkey and the internationally recognised Greek Cypriot government have overlapping claims of jurisdiction for offshore oil and gas research in the eastern Mediterranean, a region thought to be rich in natural gas.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Jeremy Hunt
- British people
- Dominic Raab
- Metropolitan area
- Area of a circle
- Surface area
- Tate Britain
- Captain Britain
- Little Britain
- Green Zone
- Danger zone
- Friend zone
- Democratic Party
- Political party
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Kurdistan Region
- Mediterranean Sea
- Government spending
- Government of Canada
- Central government
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Enemies took advantage, terrorism spread whenever there were weak, unstable governments in country: PM Modi in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh
Nine people killed as boat capsizes in Mediterranean, Italy coast guard says
We will only support leaders who genuinely champion Maratha quota, government deceived us: Jarange
Under strong Modi government, our forces are killing terrorists on their own turf: PM Modi at Uttarakhand rally
Italy government chides Stellantis over Polish-made Alfa Romeo 'Milano'
Google News