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Northern Cyprus president blasts US senator's call for Turkish soldiers to leave island

Sen. Bob Menendez called on Turkish soldiers to leave Cyprus, according to Greek media.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) meets with Chairman of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, on Aug. 26, 2021.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) meets with Chairman of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, on Aug. 26, 2021. — MICHALIS KARAGIANNIS/Eurokinissi/AFP via Getty Images

Northern Cyprus’ president is upset at a US senator for reported comments about the Turkish military on the disputed island.

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey visited Cyprus on Monday. During the trip, he reportedly said his goal is “to see the last Turkish soldier leave Cyprus,” according to Greek media outlets.

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