The Republic of Cyprus "strongly condemns the illegal Turkish invasion under the name 'Olive Branch' in Afrin, northwestern Syria", noting that "contrary to what is implied in its name, the Turkish military operation is not aimed at peace".
"Using pretexts, including the protection of the Turks, the sole purpose of the invasion is to impose Ankara's geopolitical aspirations on the region by military force," the Republic of Cyprus said in a statement.
He adds that "Cyprus, which has also been a victim of Ankara's military aggression since 1974, when the Turkish army invaded the island under the pretext of protecting Turkish Cypriots and still occupies one third of the island, in violation of the UN Charter and international law, underlines the need to respect the territorial integrity, unity, independence and sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic. "
"The crisis in Syria cannot be resolved by military means. "Peace, security and stability in a Syria without occupying forces can only be ensured through a political solution that will emerge from the Syrians themselves, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and in the context of the Geneva process." ends up.
Source: KYPE
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