Turkey condemns Cyprus-US defence co-operation roadmap

Turkey said it condemned this week’s signing of a roadmap to boost two-way defence co-operation between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus.

The move came amid United Nations efforts to find common ground for the resumption of long-stalled negotiations between the rival Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities on the Mediterranean island, which has been divided for decades.

The US steps, including last June’s announcement of the launch of a strategic dialogue with Cyprus...