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Greek Foreign Ministry: Turkish Occupation Does Not Legitimate Military Deployment to Cyprus

Published March 12, 2026, 17:15
Greek Foreign Ministry: Turkish Occupation Does Not Legitimate Military Deployment to Cyprus

The Greek Foreign Ministry stated that the Turkish occupation of Cyprus does not legitimize any military deployment to the island by Turkey. The ministry's spokesperson, Lana Zohiou, reiterated Greece's steadfast support for the Republic of Cyprus, emphasizing that Athens' assistance is purely defensive. She also rejected Turkish claims regarding the demilitarization of Greek islands, reminding that their status is governed by international treaties and that Greece's defensive arrangement is non-negotiable.