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AKEL: Expects briefing on bases and reiterates its consistent position for their abolition!

Published March 20, 2026, 12:03
AKEL: Expects briefing on bases and reiterates its consistent position for their abolition!

AKEL returns to the issue of British bases in Cyprus, following references by the European Council regarding the possible start of discussions between Cyprus and the United Kingdom. The party states that it will comment in detail after being informed by the National Council, reiterating its longstanding position for the abolition of the bases and the demilitarization of Cyprus. It emphasizes the need for a substantial dialogue aimed at freeing the country from the presence of foreign military installations. AKEL stresses that the bases have been repeatedly used as a springboard against neighboring peoples and that their presence endangers the security of Cyprus. It reiterates its willingness to contribute to a discussion that will lead to the liberation from foreign bases. The party points out that its position for the abolition of the bases has been consistent and has been expressed through various forms of protest since the founding of the Republic of Cyprus.