We are closely following the news claiming that the Greek Cypriot
Administration has reportedly issued arrest warrants for the crew of our
drilling ship Fatih and for the executives of the partner companies of the
Turkish Petroleum.
If the Greek Cypriot Administration, who ignores the very existence of the
Turkish Cypriots and violates their rights, has really taken such decision
crossing the line, it will be considered by us as null and void. No one
should have any doubt that the necessary response will be given, in case of
such an insolence.
The Greek Cypriot Administration cannot take such a legal action based on a
so-called national law, for a unilaterally claimed maritime area which is
not delimited in accordance with international law. This is also
incompatible with international law.
Consequently, we will initiate the necessary counter-legal actions,
together with our relevant authorities.
The methods of the Greek Cypriot Administration in a vain effort to stop
our activities within our continental shelf will not yield any result.
Turkey will continue to resolutely conduct its oil and natural gas
exploration/drilling activities as planned, with a view to protecting its
rights in its continental shelf, as well as the rights of the Turkish
Cypriots, as a co-owner of the Island.