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"Needless to say, we are following the developments in and around Cyprus very closely. As far as I know, later today in this plenary, there is going to be a discussion on the issue specifically relating to the drilling and hydrocarbon project in Cyprus, which has an exclusive economic zone around it.
The first point I would like to make is that the very first priority there is to reach a comprehensive settlement. Both parties, both leaders, made a commitment to the Secretary-General of the United Nations – if I am not mistaken – on 7 July not to be distracted and to focus solemnly on reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue.
It was in that regard that we made a very clear statement on behalf of the Commission. We also made it absolutely clear, on behalf of the Commission, that it is the right of Cyprus to delimit its exclusive economic zone and to conclude treaties with third countries if that is in accordance with the
and international treaties. That commitment to Cyprus was repeated in the Council declaration last year.
Following on from this, we have taken a number of steps to calm the situation around the drilling, which started just a couple of days ago. Because of that, we have not seen some of the threats by Turkey actually being delivered. Needless to say, our line is very clear. All the problems need to be solved through peaceful means and, if necessary, through arbitration before the International Court of Justice. Any threats of the use of force need to be rejected. We are continuing to monitor the situation."@en1
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