US URGES CYPRUS AND TURKEY TO RESOLVE EEZ DISPUTE

epa03010742 epa03010733 An aerial view from a helicopter of the Homer Ferrington rig operated by Noble Energy in the east Mediterranean, drilling in an offshore block on concession from the Cypriot government, 21 November 2011. Houston-based Noble started drilling for gas off Cyprus in September, in the island's first attempt to tap speculated offshore hydrocarbons deposits. Cypriot President Demetris Christofias visited the rig, which started drilling for gas on 21 November. EPA/STR EPA/STR

Sourced: Cyprus Mail

US ambassador to Nicosia Kathleen Doherty said on Thursday that while the US recognises the Republic’s right to develop its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) it does not take positions on who has the right over maritime boundaries.

At a press conference on Thursday, Doherty said that in terms of the hydrocarbons issue, the parties should work it out themselves.

“The United States has consistently reiterated its support for the Republic of Cyprus’ right to develop its resources in its EEZ,” she said.

Read more at: http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/14/exxonmobil-ship-arrives-hydrocarbons-survey/

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