LONDON - ''The Turkish side did its best to find a solution to Cyprus problem,'' Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Monday, recalling the efforts exerted within the framework of Annan plan.
Gul replied to questions following the speech he made in a luncheon in Bloomberg building in London.
Gul said the Turkish party fulfilled its responsibilities by saying 'yes' to the Annan plan. ''Despite this, isolation of the Turkish Cypriot side continued, and the Greek Cypriots were honored despite their negative attitude'' Gul added.
Gul said his Justice & Development Party (AKP) was not an Islamist but a conservative party, and denied the rumors that his party has a secret agenda.
Replying to a question about relations with Armenia, Gul referred to the problems between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and noted that there was a very big improvement in Armenia-Turkey relations in the recent years. Gul also said efforts were underway to solve the problem between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
When recalled the discussions stemming from headscarf problem, Gul said the problem could be solved through a comprehensive consensus.
Evaluating the developments in Iraq, Gul said the elections that took place in Iraq was very important. ''There is no other choice but political solution,'' Gul noted.