Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus slams US decision to partially lift arms embargo on Greek-administered Cyprus
Also responding to Washington's decision, TRNC President Mustafa Akinci says it"was not a step in the right direction."
Turkey's Foreign Ministry said the move poisons hopes for peace in eastern Mediterranean and is incompatible with the spirit of alliance. Turkey, as a guarantor country for Cyprus, will resolutely take the necessary steps to guarantee the security of the Turkish Cypriots in accordance with its legal and historical responsibility, the ministry added.Speaking to US ambassador to Greek Cyprus Judith Gail Garber by phone, TRNC President Mustafa Akinci said the decision "was not a step in the right direction," according to a statement from the presidential office.
Prime Minister Ersin Tatar in a statement emphasised that lifting the arms embargo will not do anything other than to increase the conflict and serve the US in "making money". Ozersay emphasized that everyone should think very well what it means to lift the arms embargo, which was put into effect on the grounds of not interrupting efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem.
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