Merkel discussed with the President of Cyprus the work of Turkey on the Cyprus shelf

“There was a timely exchange of views with Chancellor Merkel on the latest developments in the exclusive economic zone of [the EEZ] of Cyprus,” Anastasiadis wrote on his Twitter.

Timely exchange of views with Chancellor Merkel on the recent developments in # Cyprus # EEZ, the pressing regional issues threatening peace and stability, and the prospects for the resumption of the negotiations aiming at a comprehensive solution of the #Cyprus Problem. pic.twitter.com/TbzCgMa1DG

He added that the topics of regional problems threatening peace and stability were also raised.

On December 14, 2019, it was reported that a commercial airfield in Turkey-controlled northern Cyprus will become the home base of Turkish drones that are searching for hydrocarbons in the Mediterranean.