Rome: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Prime Minister Unal Ustel announced that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the country's security amid developments in the Beyarmudu district of Famagusta.

According to Anadolu Agency, Ustel emphasized in a written statement that authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with decisive steps being taken to uphold the TRNC's sovereignty. He highlighted the prevention of illegal crossings into the area, which were reportedly justified by the Greek Cypriot Administration on the grounds of foot-and-mouth disease, by TRNC security forces through increased measures on the ground.

Ustel further mentioned that, after discussions with the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus and receiving necessary assurances, security measures in the area were subsequently eased. He reiterated the commitment of authorities to act decisively in protecting the country's borders, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens, while maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Earlier, the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus alleged that TRNC security forces had violated the buffer zone in Cayhan Duzu, although the TRNC Foreign Ministry maintained that the area is within its sovereign territory. On Wednesday morning, TRNC security forces denied entry to a Greek Cypriot veterinarian attempting to access the area with a UN escort.

Reports from Greek Cypriot media indicated that Turkish soldiers had been deployed to the area, but the UN later confirmed that calm currently prevailed.