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The Economic Times
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Turkey vows 'harsh response' if Northern Cyprus harmed by France-Cyprus troops deal

Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Wednesday over any developments harming Northern Cyprus, after France and Cyprus signed a deal allowing for the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory.

"Now we see an attempt to ignite a fire of discord in the Mediterranean, especially on the island of Cyprus," he said, two days after an agreement was signed expanding Franco-Cypriot defence cooperation.

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