Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on all parties in the eastern Mediterranean to cooperate with Turkey to solve problems in the area.

Axar.az reports citing AA that Turkey has sent two drilling ships to explore for gas in the waters of the divided island of Cyprus, prompting accusations from Greece that it is undermining security in the region.

Speaking in Ankara, Cavusoglu also said that Turkey will continue to defend the interests of Turkish Cypriots.

Turkey will defend Palestine no matter the cost

Çavuşoğlu also reiterated Turkey's support for Palestine, saying: "Turkey will continue to defend Palestinian cause at any cost."