Macron calls for sanctions on those who violate maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades (R) arrive for a press statement during their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France EPA, CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON
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Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades met France’s President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, for talks that also raised the issue of Turkish provocations.
- In statements on Thursday reported by Reuters, Macron said that it would be a “serious error for the European Union to leave our security in the Mediterranean in the hands of other actors.”
- He also said that he wanted more sanctions on those who violate maritime zones in the eastern Mediterranean.
Nicos Anastasiades: Cyprus will always be the most hospitable country for the French fleet
On his part, Anastasiades said that Cyprus will always be the most hospitable among the countries in terms of the French fleet and not only. “We have always been and continue to be a country of real stability and security in the region. We have helped remove the chemicals from Syria in the past, we have helped many crises in the Middle East, such as Lebanon, and we may need to re-contribute in this direction.
Source: ANA-MPA
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