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<p>Our position remains unchanged: we continue to recognise the sovereign right of
the Republic of Cyprus to exploit the oil and gas in its internationally agreed Exclusive
Economic Zone.</p><p>With reference to Turkey's planned drilling, the position of
the UK is that, in line with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, exploratory
drilling should not proceed in any area where sovereignty is under dispute. We have
called on Turkey not to drill in this area. Sir Alan Duncan had made this clear to
the Turkish Ambassador in London and the British Ambassador to Ankara has engaged
with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to urge de-escalation. We continue to
believe Cyprus' oil and gas should be developed for the benefit of all Cypriots.</p>
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