Political Parties Call for Full EU Regulation Implementation to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Political parties from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities issued a joint statement calling for full implementation of EU regulations across the island as a response to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease epidemic. The parties emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and common mechanisms to protect nature and all living beings, given geopolitical tensions and the risks they create. Additionally, they referred to the British Sovereign Base Areas as a potential source of security risks. The parties expressed their opposition to war and called for peace, emphasizing that disasters do not recognize borders and require joint action. Finally, they highlighted the need for cooperation to address natural disasters, such as fires and droughts.