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Northern Cyprus PM Offers Water to Greek Cypriots Amid Gas Deal Dispute

Northern Cyprus PM Offers Water to Greek Cypriots Amid Gas Deal Dispute

From Hürriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ünal Üstel, has responded to criticism from Greek Cypriots regarding a natural gas agreement.
  • Üstel stated that Greek Cypriots could benefit from opportunities in the TRNC if they faced shortages.
  • He specifically offered water, saying, "We can give you water too when you are thirsty."

Prime Minister Ünal Üstel of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has extended an offer to the Greek Cypriot administration, suggesting they could benefit from TRNC resources if facing shortages. This comes in response to the Greek Cypriot administration's objections to a natural gas agreement signed between the TRNC and Turkey.

Üstel directly addressed the criticism, stating that instead of complaining, the Greek Cypriot administration could leverage the opportunities available in the TRNC. He highlighted a specific resource, water, as an example of potential cooperation.

"We can give you water too when you are thirsty," Üstel declared, emphasizing a willingness to assist despite the political tensions. His remarks suggest a pragmatic approach, offering practical support while implicitly critiquing the Greek Cypriot administration's stance on the energy agreement.

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Originally published by Hürriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.