"We are closely monitoring any developments that may disturb the balance on the island of Cyprus and pose a threat to the security of the Turkish Republic," Turkish Ministry of Defense sources quoted by the Turkish press say, commenting on reports that France will provide Leclerc tanks and Mistral missiles. in the Republic of Cyprus.
The sources of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs state that "such promises of assistance were given in the past to the Greek Cypriot administration of southern Cyprus" as they refer to the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. "Turkey will continue to do everything in its power for the security, peace and well-being of the Turkish Cypriots under guarantees and alliance agreements, today and tomorrow, as in the past, and to receive the necessary military and political measures at any cost to protect the rights and interests of the tdvk" they add, referring to the pseudo-state.
The sources of the ministry, responding to questions about the meeting on Confidence Building Measures held with the visit of the Greek delegation to Istanbul, stated that "during the meeting on Confidence Building Measures between the Turkish and Greek delegations, the two sides agreed on the execution of the activities defined for 2024 and the implementation and implementation of the activities agreed for 2025". "This meeting took place in a positive atmosphere. The next meeting will be hosted by Greece" they added.
Regarding whether or not there will be problems with the procurement of F-16s after the US elections, sources in the Turkish ministry said that "on the issue of F-16s, contracts have been signed and the process is continuing in a positive way. Despite the problems that arise from time to time, Turkey-US relations are based on shared values and interests."
"Our countries are the two most important members of NATO, the most dominant security organization in the world, which has 75 years behind it. We believe that Turkey-US relations will continue to develop on the basis of a strategic alliance, regardless of the results of the US elections," they concluded.
Source: KYPE