Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kudret \u00d6zersay stated that the government has not taken a decision to open Mara\u015f but an inventory study is planned within Mara\u015f.<\/p>\n
Answering the questions of A Haber, \u00d6zersay made statements to the press on the issue of Yavuz drilling vessel departing to the Mediterranean and the decisions of the government regarding Mara\u015f.<\/p>\n
\u00d6zersay stressed \u201cThe TRNC government has not taken a decision to open Mara\u015f. The decision taken at this stage is to make an inventory study within Mara\u015f. The government has not decided to give Mara\u015f to anyone, or to open it under the control of the UN or the TRNC government. We as the government want to see the results at the end of the inventory study in order to shape our future policy. We have a principle on this issue. We will take steps without prejudice to the property rights of former owners and the Foundation Administration\u201d.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, \u00d6zersay stressed that Greek Cypriot side will try to create an atmosphere as if the properties of former owners are disregarded so we should not fall into this trap.<\/p>\n
Evaluating the Yavuz drilling vessel departing to the Mediterranean, \u00d6zersay said \u201cIn 2011, we signed the Continental Shelf Restriction Agreement with Turkey. As the Greek Cypriot side gave licenses to some companies, we gave license to the Turkish Petroleum Corporation. We conducted seismic research. We expressed to the Greek Cypriot side that we will start drilling if they start drilling, so we began drilling and will continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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