Turkey’s Defense Ministry has strongly criticized a recently signed defense agreement between Cyprus and France. The agreement, a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), is designed to bolster defense cooperation between Nicosia and Paris. Ankara views the pact as a potential destabilizing force in the Eastern Mediterranean and a threat to regional security. Details regarding specific deployments under the SOFA remain limited, but the agreement allows for the conditional stationing of French forces in Cyprus. Turkish officials have not specified what actions they might take in response to the agreement. This condemnation underscores ongoing tensions between Turkey and Cyprus, particularly concerning maritime boundaries and regional influence. The move is likely to further complicate diplomatic efforts in the region.