The US appeared to take a neutral stance amid reports that Turkey and Syria may sign an agreement on maritime boundaries that could undermine Cyprus’ sovereign rights.
In response to relevant question on the matter, a State Department spokesperson suggested addressing specific questions about the potential accord directly to Ankara and Damascus.
The US called on all parties in the Eastern Mediterranean to avoid actions that could escalate tensions, emphasizing the need for regional resource development to foster collaboration, energy security, and economic stability.
Turkey’s recent outreach to Damascus aims at cooperation on energy, infrastructure rehabilitation, and addressing regional tensions involving Kurdish-held territories.
The potential Turkey-Syria agreement has sparked concerns about its implications for Cyprus. Despite apparent US neutrality, Washington’s involvement in discussions with Ankara and Damascus over Syrian reconstruction and Kurdish relations reveals a balancing act amid competing regional interests.
Turkey’s economic interest in Syrian oil and gas fields, primarily under Kurdish control, underscores its broader aims, raising questions about Ankara’s long-term role in the region’s stability.