Greece again opposed the independence of Northern Cyprus.
On the 43rd anniversary of the unilateral declaration of independence of Northern Cyprus, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs again expressed its opposition to this action and, citing UN Security Council Resolutions 541 and 550, called on all countries to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus.
Athens also emphasized its support for the establishment of a bi-regional and bi-social federation with political equality, one sovereignty and one international legal personality, and welcomed the efforts of the United Nations to renew negotiations with the aim of reunifying Cyprus.