WASHINGTON D.C. - EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Commission Co-President Joost Lagendijk has indicated that EU has made big mistakes regarding the Cyprus issue.
Taking the floor at a panel on Turkey-EU relations held under the 25th Annual Conference of the American Turkish Council (ATC) and the Turkish American Business Council (TAIK) in Washington D.C., Lagendijk stated that EU made big mistakes on Cyprus issue, and that's why, it is still difficult to find a common ground on the issue. Lagendijk indicated that Turkey was right in expecting the EU to fulfill its promise.
On the other hand, U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel stated that there have been important developments worldwide, noting that Turkey and the United States passed through a tense period especially regarding Iraq. Underlining that the two countries were working to overcome problems, Hagel added that Turkey was a close and reliable friend for his country.