ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Monday that they expected a change in favor of the Turkish Cypriot side in Cyprus regulations which the EU is expected to discuss on April 28.
Replying to questions of reporters, Gul said he had some meetings early the same day to have the regulations issued in favor of Turkish side, and with this objective, he had telephoned several officials from Germany, Britain and European Union (EU).
Gul said he had conveyed Turkey's expectations regarding financial aid to Turkish Cypriot side, lifting of embargoes, start of flights and betterment in economic relations. ''We expect changes in the regulations in favor of the Turkish Cypriot side.''
When journalists reminded Gul of the arguments that Turkey should recognize Greek Cypriot side after May 1, he said attitude of the other side would be monitored first of all.
Gul is expected to visit Dublin, Ireland between May 5 and 6 to attend Euromed meeting.
(AY) 26.04.2004
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Monday that they expected a change in favor of the Turkish Cypriot side in Cyprus regulations which the EU is expected to discuss on April 28.
Replying to questions of reporters, Gul said he had some meetings early the same day to have the regulations issued in favor of Turkish side, and with this objective, he had telephoned several officials from Germany, Britain and European Union (EU).
Gul said he had conveyed Turkey's expectations regarding financial aid to Turkish Cypriot side, lifting of embargoes, start of flights and betterment in economic relations. ''We expect changes in the regulations in favor of the Turkish Cypriot side.''
When journalists reminded Gul of the arguments that Turkey should recognize Greek Cypriot side after May 1, he said attitude of the other side would be monitored first of all.
Gul is expected to visit Dublin, Ireland between May 5 and 6 to attend Euromed meeting.
(AY) 26.04.2004