Opposition USA in the decision of the Organization of Turkic States to grant observer status to the Turkish Cypriot pseudo-state expresses State Department.
Answering a question from Greek correspondents, the representative of the US State Department noted that this decision does not comply with the principle of territorial integrity or the UN Charter.
According to him, “The United States rejects statements calling for the recognition of the so-called ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.’ We regret the decision of the Organization of Turkic States to accept an entity without international recognition as an observer. This decision is contrary to the principle of territorial integrity or the UN Charter. The United States recognizes the government of the Republic of Cyprus as the island’s sole legitimate government.”
Finally, the spokesman reaffirmed the firm American position on Cyprus, stating that the US continues to support the efforts of the United Nations, led by Cyprus, to reunite the island on the basis of a bi-zone, bi-communal federation with political equality for the benefit of all Cypriots.
EU condemnation
It is noted that a few days ago, Turkey’s statements regarding the participation of a pseudo-state with observer status in the Organization of Turkic States were sharply condemned by EU representative Peter Stano, responsible for foreign policy issues. his statement.
Cyprus: 🇪🇺 reject 🇹🇷 applications to accept the Turkish Cypriot entity as an observer in the Organization of Turkic States. 🇪🇺 recognizes only 🇨🇾 as a subject of international law any actions that contribute to the international recognition of losses by a separatist organization 🇺🇳 efforts https://t.co/FM25h9T0hu
— Peter Stano (@ExtSpoxEU) November 12, 2022
As the representative of the EU noted, “this decision, which is awaiting ratification by the members of the Organization, is regrettable and contradicts the fact that several members of the organization have expressed strong support for the principle of territorial integrity and the Charter of the United Nations.” . He also added that EE has repeatedly made it clear, including at the highest political level, that it recognizes only the Republic of Cyprus as a subject of international law in accordance with the relevant decisions of the UN Security Council.
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