KKTC continental shelf agreement extends to Greek Cyprus areas
16 December 2011 / SERVET YANATMA, ANKARA
A continental shelf agreement was signed between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) in September, but the content was not released to the media. However, information came out on Friday that identified some areas claimed by Greek Cyprus as part of the KKTC's continental shelf in the eastern Mediterranean.
The agreement on the division of the continental shelf between the two countries in the eastern Mediterranean signed on Sept. 21 in New York includes the coordinates of the northwest part of the island which is under the control of Greek Cyprus. In addition, the agreement grants equal rights to the KKTC, allowing the exploration and management of natural resources in the whole sea around the island, and not being limited to the KKTC's continental shelf. The Greek Cypriot government is internationally recognized as representing the whole island, while the KKTC is recognized only by Turkey, which does not recognize the Greek administration of Cyprus.
The first picture shows Ali Baba.
The second is him and Eroglou trying to sneak in the cave with the riches.
The third is North Cyprus pleading them (both Ali Baba and his donkey) not to carry away the looted riches.
Forth picture is of the TMT "debating" their point with Sener Levent.
Cheers.