Erdogan: Turkey May Have A Positive Stance On Recognition Of Greek Cypriot Administration After December 17th

BRUSSELS (AA) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, ''Turkey may have a positive attitude regarding recognition of Greek Cypriot administration after December 17th.''
     Speaking on French TV5 channel on Thursday, Erdogan said, ''if one insists on this matter before December 17th, it's not acceptable. However we may have a positive attitude after that date.''
     When asked whether Turkey would never recognize Greek Cypriot administration, Erdogan said, ''no, I have never said such a thing. We are here to have friends, not enemies.''
     (GC-MS)
2004-12-16