Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the statement by HR/VP Borrell on Varosha (July 28, 2021)

Greece expresses satisfaction regarding yesterday’s statement by HR/VP Borrell on Turkey’s illegal declarations on Varosha, which it condemns.

The reference in the last paragraph stating that the EU Foreign Ministers will consider actions at European level at their next meeting, if Turkey does not comply with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, should be particularly noted.

It is noted that the statement by the HR/VP was issued in the name of the European Union and is the result of negotiations between the 27 member states, for the adoption of which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs played a decisive role, through continuous contacts with the other member states and the European institutions.