Northern Cyprus PM Unal Ustel offers Greek Cypriots gas and drinking water cooperation

Authorities in Lefkosa said they are ready to cooperate with the Greek Cypriot administration on natural gas and drinking water supplies. According to AZERTAC, Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel made the statement in response to negative reactions from Nicosia and EU structures to a project to lay a gas pipeline from Turkey to northern Cyprus.

Ustel said that instead of continuing complaints on international platforms, Greek Cypriot authorities should accept the hand of cooperation offered by Lefkosa. He said that the unilateral actions of the Greek Cypriots ignore the rights and interests of the people of northern Cyprus and delay the establishment of peace on the island. He added that Lefkosa is closely following the diplomatic activity and letters sent by the Greek Cypriot administration to the UN and the EU.

Ustel stated that Nicosia has no right to interfere in projects implemented by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He said that lasting peace and stability require recognition of the existence of two peoples and two separate states, which he said serves the interests of both sides.