The Party of the European Left supports the “Resolution of Solidarity with the people of Cyprus on the confrontation of the Turkish aggression in the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus”

"The undersigned Communist and Workers Parties participating in the Regional Meeting that took place in Cyprus on 24-25th October 2014:

 - Remind the sovereign right of the states to the peaceful development of their resources.  - Consider that the right of the Republic of Cyprus to the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is inalienable, as of every other state.

- Take note of the directive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey for the binding of regions of the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus to conduct research and exercises.

- Denounce the illegal binding of part of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus by Turkey as an unacceptable act that violates the Treaty of the United Nations for the Law of the Sea and Customary International Law.

- Underline that the unilateral action of the Turkish government increases tension in the region and affects negatively the inter-communal talks for the solution of the Cyprus problem.

- Call on the international community to demand the revoking of the illegal notice and denounce any act of harassment of the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus within the EEZ.

- Express their solidarity with the struggle of the Cypriot people for the liberation and reunification of its country."