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TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye
20 Jul 2024, 04:12 2 mins

Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy
TRNC Calls for a Joint Naval Base with Turkiye
TRNC’s Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Erhan Arıklı, has stated that it is time to set up a naval base with Turkiye. In a speech during the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation, Arıklı reminded that the Greek Cyprus abandoned the talks in 2017 and is investing in armament despite the claiming to wish the talks to resume. Pointing out the recent move by Greek Cyprus to set up a naval base in cooperation with Greece, the U.S., and the EU, Arıklı stated that a new naval base should be set up with Turkiye as an answer.

The Turkish Armed Forces might also deploy its newer equipment, like the AKINCI UCAV, after deploying Bayraktar TB2 armed UAVs. Two AKINCI UCAVs landed on TRNC for a ceremonial flight with four F-16 fighters. While Greece and the EU have long-standing supporters of Greek Cyprus, the U.S. has decided to be more actively involved with lifting defence restrictions in 2023. Israel also provides air defence systems to Greek Cyprus, such as BARAK MX medium-to-long-range air defence systems.

There has been an agreement for the Greek Cyprus’ future naval base in Laranka to house Hellenic Navy warships. A helicopter base is also being built in the same region, likely to support the naval base.

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