Türkiye may build naval base in Turkish Cyprus, says Erdogan
Footage of the training of Türkiye's largest warship TCG Anadolu. (AA Photo)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made notable statements to the press upon his return from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) where he attended the 50th anniversary of the Peace and Freedom Day on July 20.
Addressing the possibility of establishing joint naval and air bases with Turkish Cyprus amid reports of Greek Cyprus being used as a logistical base by Israel, Erdogan stated: “Participating in the massacre in Israel benefits neither the Greeks nor Greece. Furthermore, if required, we can establish a naval base and maritime facilities in the North. We have our own sea.”
‘It will be enough for them when they see the base’
Hinting that Türkiye is acquiring a new natural gas ship, he added: “It will be used in gas production from the Sakarya Gas Field and is a floating gas processing platform. It will be in Türkiye in about two months. It is 300 meters (984.2 feet) long and 58 meters (190.2 feet) wide.
“This platform will produce enough natural gas for 5 million households and might stay there for 15-20 years. It is almost like a base. It will set sail next week and come to Türkiye. When they see that base, it will be enough for them,” he concluded.
