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Turkey condemns France-Cyprus defence pact, warns harsh response

6/11/2026

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Turkey's Defense Ministry said the France-Cyprus defence pact signed on Monday violates international law.
The pact seeks to deepen bilateral defence ties and increase the European Union's strategic autonomy.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned of a harsh response if Turkish Cypriot rights are threatened.
France's President Emmanuel Macron said France and Cyprus will host French forces for humanitarian missions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.

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Turkey's Defense Ministry said the France-Cyprus defence pact signed on Monday violates international law.
The pact seeks to deepen bilateral defence ties and increase the European Union's strategic autonomy.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned of a harsh response if Turkish Cypriot rights are threatened.
France's President Emmanuel Macron said France and Cyprus will host French forces for humanitarian missions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.