Turkish Foreign Ministry issues statement on Greek Cypriot armament activities

The ministry expressed concern over the accelerated pace of these activities and aligned its stance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

"We observe that the Greek Cypriot Administration has recently accelerated its armament activities. We share the views expressed in the statement made on this issue by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” the statement reads.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry also warned that such policies could jeopardize regional stability and peace, potentially sparking an arms race on the island. "We would like to remind that this misguided policy pursued by the Greek Cypriot Administration could further undermine the stability and peace of our region and will lead to an arms race on the island," the ministry added.

The situation underscores ongoing tensions in the region and highlights the critical need for diplomatic efforts to maintain peace and stability. (ILKHA)