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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 08-08-04
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[01] SPOKESMAN TURKEY - DEVELOPMENTS
[01] SPOKESMAN TURKEY - DEVELOPMENTS
Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou has said there are a number of
big issues which the Turkish government has to tackle, including the
implementation of its obligations towards the European Union and
Cyprus.
In statements the Spokesman remarked that following the decision of
Turkeys Constitutional Court not to ban the Justice and Development
Party (AKP) of Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan, Ankara has
outstanding issues still pending.
He said one of the main issues is reforms as part of the countrys EU
accession course and harmonisation of its policies with international
law, in addition to meeting its obligations towards the EU and
consequently Cyprus. Whether this will be done, it remains to be seen,
Stephanou noted.
He expressed hoped that Turkey will proceed with democratisation and
harmonisation of its policies and attitudes with the principles of
international law. Such a process, he said, could benefit the Cyprus
issue as well because, as he explained, the key to a solution lies with
Ankara and if it is determined to proceed with its European accession
path, this will act as a catalyst for a Cyprus solution.
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