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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-06-03
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[01] CHRISTOFIAS - TURKEY - EU
[01] CHRISTOFIAS - TURKEY - EU
Newly reelected House of Representatives President Demetris Christofias
said that the Republic of Cyprus seeks to see Ankara making steps that
would enable the resolution of the long standing Cyprus problem, as
well as steps towards implementing the EU-Turkey Customs Union Protocol
by opening the Turkish ports and airports to Cyprus.
"Cyprus does not only want to see Turkey being pressured to implement
the Customs Union Protocol, just because Ankara is an enemy or rival.
Turkey is of course an occupation force in Cyprus. But what we want is
to see Turkey responding so that the necessary actions can be made
regarding the Cyprus problem and to facilitate trade by opening its
ports," Christofias said.
In statements prior to his departure for Athens, the House President
pointed out that "EU leaders, Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers and
European Commission and Council officials constantly repeat that Turkey
is showing delay in implementing the Customs Union Protocol and does
not respond and should respond."
``In my opinion, this is one form of pressure, which to a great extent
is concerted pressure," he added.
Christofias said that Cyprus will continue its efforts towards this
goal and will intensify them with the cooperation of the Greek
government.
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