The Government is expected to assess the situation as it will evolve until December 30, the date on which the Turkish NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) will expire.

Turkey’s NAVTEX, issued on October 3, reserved a large swathe inside Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for seismic surveys from October 20 to December 30.

President Nicos Anastasiades decided in October to suspend his participation in the UN-backed negotiations for a solution to the Cyprus problem, after Turkish seismic exploration vessel Barbaros entered Cyprus` EEZ, a few days after the illegal maritime order was issued by Turkey.

According to a government source, President Anastasiades will discuss with the leaders of the parliamentary parties the developments in the Cyprus issue in connection with the NAVTEX and Barbaros, after December 30.