"The S&D Group expresses its deep concerns for the increase in tension caused by the presence of Turkish Naval Forces' warships in the Republic of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone. We call on Turkey's authorities to respect the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus, an EU Member State.
 
"We support the efforts to find a just, viable and functional solution for the benefit of all Cypriots, and undoubtedly, these actions pose a threat and have a negative impact on the negotiations"