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The UK is a strong supporter of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the
Cyprus issue. We have therefore been following recent developments in the Eastern
Mediterranean with concern and would like to see the situation de-escalated. The UK
has made it clear to Turkey, both privately and publicly, that we oppose their plans
to drill. 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. We
believe it is critical for stability in the Mediterranean, and for the integrity of
the Rules-Based International System, that disputes such as this are resolved through
dialogue and in accordance with international law. We will continue to work with the
Republic of Cyprus, Turkey and the wider region to that end. We also continue to suppot
a just and lasting settlement in Cyprus as the best means of resolving the difficulties
caused by the division of the island.
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