Turkey to establish military base in Northern Cyprus
Moscow believed that Turkey’s readiness to establish a military base in Northern Cyprus could increase regional conflict risks, and opposed the militarisation of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Yuri Pilipson, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Fourth European Department, told Sputnik on Thursday.
“We are closely monitoring the developments in the Eastern Mediterranean; this is an important region, especially in terms of ensuring security.
“We oppose its militarisation and any actions that could lead to increased conflict potential,’’ Pilipson said.
Russia seeks to assist in finding balanced solutions to the Cyprus problem, the diplomat said.
Moscow proceeded from the necessity of a comprehensive, viable and fair solution to the Cyprus problem within the agreed international legal frameworks established by UN Security Council resolutions.
“With the mandatory consideration of the legitimate interests and concerns of both communities,’’ Pilipson said.
