Turkey has sent a letter of complaint to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, challenging Cyprus' recent decision to grant exploration rights to the ExxonMobil / Qatar Petroleum consortium in Block 5 of its exclusive economic zone and to continue exploratory drilling in Block 10. , writes the electronic edition of the Greek newspaper Kathimerini.
In a letter dated 20 December, Turkey's Permanent Representative to the UN described Cyprus's decision on Block 10 as "another example of the many escalating steps threatening peace and stability". He also underlined the determination of Turkey and Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus to defend their legitimate rights and interests against such "unilateral acts and provocations".
With regard to Block 5, the Turkish side claims that the deal violates Turkey's rights, adding that Ankara "will not allow unauthorized hydrocarbon activity within its continental shelf".
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