The Greeks took measurements for the naval base

It was reported that the first talks with France to establish a naval base in the Mari (Tatlısu) area of ​​the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) Larnaca were held.

In the news published in the South Cyprus weekly Simerini, it was stated that the establishment of a naval base in Mari, which was planned earlier but was shelved due to the Covid-19 epidemic and economic reasons, was again on the agenda and that the Greek administration and France held the first talks on this issue.

On the news, it was claimed that France, which was positive about the naval base, which was welcomed by Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, wanted the Greeks to cover the costs of the project.

In the news, which did not provide details on the date of the meeting regarding the naval base and the identities of the officials involved, it was stated that the base to be established would be beneficial not only for the Greek Cypriot Administration and France, but also for warships from Israel, Egypt and other countries sailing in the region. The news also listed the advantages that the naval base to be established in Larnaca Mari would bring to the Greek administration, stating that such a base would increase deterrence, and that Turkey’s control of the “Blue Homeland” maritime domain by Turkey prevent Turkey from making Cyprus its “mandate”.

According to media from southern Cyprus, the issue of the naval base they wanted to establish in Mari was put on the agenda during the reign of Nikos Anastasiades, but it was abandoned due to economic problems and the rapprochement of the United Kingdom, which still has bases on the island. . (AA)