The presence of Turkish soldiers in Cyprus is crucial not only for the security of the island but also for overall security and stability in the region, Turkey’s Minister of Defense Yasar Guler said, as part of a visit to the 39th Motor Division of the Infantry.

Addressing the soldiers serving in the Division, the Turkish Minister of Defense added that “it seems clear that unilateral support for the Greek Cypriot side has intensified, where various factors are trying to increase their political, military and economic activities in southern Cyprus.”

“In this context, we are closely monitoring the unilateral agreements that have entered into with some third parties with the Greek Cypriot side, the military exercises that have been carried out, the energy projects that are attempted and the efforts of the Greek Cypriot side to play a role in various ways,”

“In the face of all this, we are taking great determination the necessary measures against any effort to harm the rights and interests of our country. We must never forget that Turkey will never allow any event. “

Continuing, the Turkish Minister of Defense added: “On this occasion, I would like to express once again that our military presence on the island, which has international legitimacy and acts as a guarantor country, is a guarantee of both the peace and security of the Turkish Cypriot people and the Turkish Cypriot people.”

Yasar Guler emphasized that Turkey, one of the dominant forces that formed the Mediterranean throughout history, “will use all its rights under international law decisively to protect its interests and the” Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus “.

Meanwhile, the Turkish Defense Ministry of Defense has been made in a new provocative post today on the X platform, writing “we remind those who forget …” in an indirect reference to Ankara’s recent threat that it will not hesitate, as it has done in the past, to use its powers.