Türkiye’s National Security Council expressed support to the Turkish Cypriots rightful cause.

In a statement released after the National Security Council meeting chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, it was stressed that the support given to the just cause of the Turkish Cypriots, which is an inseparable part of the Turkish world, will continue with determination.

The Turkish National Security Council held a meeting under the chairmanship of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday.

In a statement released after a meeting, the council said “the existence and activity of any terrorist group will not be allowed in our region, and every necessary step will be taken decisively for this.”

The council also emphasizes that Ankara expects Greece, “which is indifferent to Türkiye’s conciliatory and sincere approach and solution-oriented dialogue proposals,” to end its activities that violate international law and agreements, especially the arming of the Aegean islands that have non-military status.

Welcoming the acceptance of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as an observer member to the Organization of Turkic States, the council said it expects similar steps from other international organizations and countries.

The council also reiterated Türkiye’s determination to give support and to defend the “just cause of the Turkish Cypriots.”