Exploratory surveys in Cyprus’ EEZ continue

The Republic of Cyprus and its government will decisively defend the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus, as these derive by the international law, Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou has said, adding that exploratory surveys for hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are continuing and will soon be concluded.
Referring to recent Turkish obstructions against a vessel, which was conducting an exploratory survey for hydrocarbon reserves within Cyprus’ EEZ, Stephanou recalled that Cyprus has made representations to the UN and the EU, and stressed that the Republic of Cyprus and its government are determined to defend the sovereign rights of the country.
“It is our sovereign right to conduct surveys,” he added, noting that these surveys have been conducted for a long time now and will soon be concluded.
Stephanou said that the stance of the Cyprus government on this issue was highly appreciated by the international community, as the government is defending the country’s rights, basing its argumentation on the provisions of the international law.