Gul: Early Election Is Out Of Question

ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday that early election was out of question.
Asked about the possibility of early elections, Gul said this was out of question, stating that, ''everything will take place on the proper time. Everything settles in Turkey any more.''
When Gul was reminded the statements of Greek Cypriot foreign minister Georgios Iacovou that it was Armenia, not them, who rejected request of Turkey to take over OSCE Acting Presidency in 2007, he said ''veto'' was out of question. Gul said OSCE acting presidency required a busy schedule, and noted that 2007 was year of election in Turkey.
Gul said, ''in fact, we think we will not be able to give necessary time.''
Asked about the proposal of the Greek Cypriot side to withdraw soldiers from the Green Line reciprocally, Gul said, ''let's see what it is. Our friends will evaluate it if necessary.''
(AY-AÖ) 16.07.2004