Egypt ‘Concerned’ over Transferring Parts of Varosha to Turkish Cypriot

On Wednesday, Egypt voiced deep concerns over the decision to transfer of parts of Varosha to Turkish Cypriot control.

The decision was announced, on Tuesday, by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Egypt said the decision is contrary to the Security Council resolutions, stressing demand for the necessity of complying with Security Council in this regard.

In addition, it called for avoiding any unilateral actions that may complicate the situation and cause growing tension, with the necessity of full commitment to the comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.