European Parliament expresses solidarity with Cyprus

European Parliament President Antonio Tajani said Friday that Turkey's actions within Cyprus's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) do not contribute to its European Union prospects.

Speaking to reporters in Brussels on the sidelines of an informal EU summit, Tajani said, "We are watching with great concern and attention the efforts of President [Nicos] Anastasiades to find a solution with the occupied by the Turks part of Cyprus, but unfortunately he has not reached this goal, probably by responsibility of his interlocutors."

He added that he called Anastasiades to express his solidarity, and that he "also declared then that these actions definitely do not contribute to Turkey's European perspective."

"The choice of dialogue and peace are always positive," he said.

On Thursday, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides warned that if international law does not prevail...