Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has briefed during a telephone conversation Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades on consultations taking place in the context of the European Council, in Brussels. The two men also exchanged views on the promotion and implementation of the most recent European Council Conclusions on Turkey’s illegal actions within the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
President Anastasiades received a telephone call this morning by Tsipras who “was informed on Anastasiades’ state of health after his accident and expressed wishes for a speedy recovery,” a presidency press release issued here today says.
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Anastasiades underwent surgery after fracturing his right hip during a fall on Saturday in Limassol, which kept him from attending the European Council.
“During their telephone communication, the Prime Minister briefed the President on the ongoing consultations in the context of the European Council Summit for the selection of the top institutional positions and exchanged views on the promotion and implementation of the Conclusions of the latest European Council, on Turkey’s illegal interventions within the Republic of Cyprus’ EEZ,” the press release reads.
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Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37% of its territory.
Last month Turkey issued a navigational telex, announcing its intention to start drilling off Cyprus until September 3. Since May 4, the Turkish drill ship “Fatih” is located almost 40 nautical miles west of the Akamas peninsula and 83 nautical miles from the Turkish coast. The area falls within the EEZ and continental shelf of the Republic of Cyprus.
CNA