Türkiye on Saturday supported the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' protest against the Greek Cypriot administration's unilateral decision in allowing the Norwegian-flagged vessel "Ramform Hyperion" to conduct unauthorized activities on the continental shelf south of the island, APA reports.
“The Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, which represents only the Greek Cypriot people, does not have the authority to unilaterally make decisions on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people regarding the areas around the island,” said Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli on the US social media company X.
The Turkish Cypriot people co-own the island, Keceli said, echoing the views expressed by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the unauthorized activities carried out by the Norwegian-flagged vessel "Ramform Hyperion" on the continental shelf south of the island.
He invited outside parties "to encourage dialogue and cooperation rather than supporting the intransigent stance of the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus."
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