Erdogan vows Turkey will respond to threats, cites Cyprus as warning

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday invoked Cyprus while issuing a warning that Turkey would respond to any perceived threats, declaring that anyone seeking to test the country’s resolve should “look at Cyprus”.

Speaking before members of the ruling AKP in the Turkish grand national assembly in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey sought peace and stability in the region but would react decisively if its sovereignty or territory were challenged.

“We want nothing more than peace and tranquillity...