Cyprus government spokesperson responds to Turkish statements on international law

On April 20, 2026, Cyprus government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that peace and international law cannot be applied selectively. His comments were made via a post on X in response to what he described as unfounded statements from the Turkish side. Letymbiotis emphasized that Cyprus remains committed to collaborating with regional partners to uphold international law. To support this position, he shared a video previously posted by Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos. The video documented meetings between Minister Kombos and counterparts from various Middle Eastern and Gulf states. Letymbiotis argued that these ongoing communications demonstrate the depth and substance of Cyprus's diplomatic relationships. He further advised those whose positions diverge from international principles to reconsider their stance. The statement serves as a formal rejection of the Turkish criticisms directed at Cypriot foreign policy.