Cyprus

Foreign and Commonwealth Office written question – answered at on 19 February 2015.

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reports of a proposed signing later in February 2015 of a military co-operation agreement between the governments in Moscow and Nicosia; whether the United Kingdom, as a guarantor power for Cyprus, was consulted; and what assessment they have made of the impact of any military agreement on a settlement in the island of Cyprus.

Photo of Baroness Anelay of St Johns Baroness Anelay of St Johns Minister of State

We are aware of recent media reports speculating on the terms of a military agreement between Russia and the Republic of Cyprus (ROC), and the subsequent statements by the ROC government refuting these claims. The UK remains fully engaged on issues of regional security with the ROC, while recognising that it is for the ROC to decide which bilateral agreements to sign. We would not be able to assess the impact on the prospects for a lasting settlement until the details of any such agreements were known.

The EU has sent a united message to Russia that its actions in Ukraine are in flagrant breach of international law, and all member states, including Cyprus, unanimously agreed to impose measures against Russia in response to these actions. It is important that we maintain that EU unity.

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