The United States will cancel the embargo against Cyprus weapon, and Turkey condemn: it will trigger the "arms competition"

According to the Fox News Network on the 18th, the United States recently announced that it will cancel the long -term weapon embargoing measures for Cyprus, which angered its NATO ally Turkey.

US State Department spokesman NED Price said on Friday: "US Secretary of State Brosky has confirmed and confirmed to Congress that the necessary conditions for the Republic of Cyprus to meet the relevant laws stipulated by (the United States) can be approved by the national defense material for 2023 fiscal year. Exit, re -export and transfer. "

President Cyprus and Greek leader Nicos Anastasiades praised the decision of the United States as a "milestone", which made him "very satisfied."

"This is a milestone decision, which reflects the vigorous strategic relationship between the two countries, including in the field of security." Anasta Summer wrote on Twitter. He also thanked the New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menndez, who cooperated with Cyprus to ensure that the country's "East China Sea Safety and Energy Partnership Law" passed in 2019 in 2019 The standard set.

Turkish President Erdogan Tu Source: Associated Press

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the United States to re -consider the decision, condemning the cancellation of weapon embargo on the United States, which will lead to the "arms race" on Cyprus Island. According to the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in the statement: "The decision is contrary to the principle of equality between the two sides of the Island, which will keep the Cyprus Greek away from reconciliation, and have a negative impact on the efforts of solving the Cyprus problem, which will cause the island The arms competition damages the peace and stability of the Eastern Mediterranean. We invite the United States to re -consider this decision and pursue a balanced policy on both parties in Sei Island. "

According to Agence France -Presse previous reports, the United States implemented weapons for weapons for Cyprus in 1987 to ease the contradiction between Greek and Turkish in Cyprus. The Greek Greek and Turkish people in Cyprus have been discordating for a long time. The latter announced the establishment of the "North Cyprus Turkish Republic" in northern Cyprus in the 1980s and was only recognized by Turkey.

The embargo was that Cyprus could not purchase any weapons containing American parts, which made Cyprus more and more for weapons from Russia. The two countries signed an agreement in 2015, and Cyprus allowed Russian warships to enter the Port.

In order to eliminate the embargo, Cyprus had to carry out several reforms, including the prohibition of Russian warships from entering its port, and eventually met the condition that the United States believed that it was enough to prove it as a reliable trading partner.

In 2020, the United States had partially canceled the arms for the Cyprus weapon. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned: "The United States decided to partially disappear the spirit of weapons for Swip Luther and the allies between Turkey and the United States. And support the establishment of peaceful and stable existing efforts. Otherwise, Turkey will resolutely adopt relevant steps to ensure the safety of the Cyprus Turks in accordance with law and historical responsibilities. "

(Edit: ZLQ)

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