Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ statement to journalists following his meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades (Nicosia, 21.07.2021)

I had the honour to be received by the President, Mr. Anastasiades, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and both our teams.  We had an extensive discussion on the next steps in addressing Turkish aggression and unlawful conduct.

Henceforth, we will take steps at the United Nations and the European Council and at all international fora in full coordination. Neither Greece, nor the Republic of Cyprus, nor, we think, the United Nations and the European Council will tolerate Turkish unlawful conduct, the imposition of fait accomplis on the ground.