After Athensand Nicosia responded strongly to Turkey’s planned deal – Syria for the determination of the EEZ, emphasizing how “will take all available measures at the international and European level”.

“Which intention to conclude an agreement between Turkey and Syria, as countries with adjacent coasts, should be based on International law and especially on customary international law of the sea as reflected in UNCLOS, and take into account the rights of the Republic of Cyprus in the area states the government representative Konstantinos Letympiotis in his statement to KYPE.

Commenting on reports in Turkish media, Mr. Letymiotis said that they are “closely monitoring the developments and evaluating the situation constantly, from the first moment”.

“Any attempt to challenge, influence or misrecognize the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus constitutes a violation of international law and the Republic of Cyprus will take all available measures at the international and European level”he noted.

Mr. Letymiotis added that the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis, in coordination with the Greek Prime Minister, has informed the EU leaders of the possible Turkish methodsreceiving European support.