Cyprus PIO: Turkish Press and Other Media, 03-09-19

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[A] NEWS ITEMS

[01] Denktas asked a meeting with Wlosovitcz; Statements on minefields and the ^ÓCustoms Union Framework Agreement^Ô .

[02] Talat says Turkey^Òs presence in Cyprus is contrary to the international law.

[03] Talat accuses Denktas of not wanting a solution to the Cyprus problem because of personal interests.

[04] Diplomatic spat between Iran and Turkey led to cancellation of visits between the head of the states´ of the two countries.

[05] Akinci: ^ÓThe World^Òs attention is on the elections^Ô.

[06] So-called elections will be held on 14 December 2003.

[07] Erel: ^ÓInternational observers carry vital importance^Ô.

[08] Contradictory statements regarding the merging or not of two Turkish Cypriot Parties.

[A] NEWS ITEMS

[01] Denktas asked a meeting with Wlosovitcz; Statements on minefields and the ^ÓCustoms Union Framework Agreement^Ô

Mr Denktas said that Mr Wlosowitz told him that the UN were expecting an expert to come to the island and begin work after having contacts with the two sides.

The Turkish Cypriot leader noted also that he informed Mr Wlosowitz about his views on the issue of the closed city of Varosha and the demand regarding opening a gymnasium for the Greek Cypriot children living in occupied Karpass peninsula.

Asked to comment on the reaction of the EU to the so-called Customs Union Framework Agreement between Turkey and the occupation regime, Mr Denktas alleged that the reason for EU reaction is the lack of information and claimed that the ^Óagreement^Ô aimed at preparing the pseudostate for the EU and the acquis communautaire together with Turkey.

During another of his meetings Mr Denkas said that the Turkish Cypriots would insist on their illegal state and added that if the EU really wants Turkey to become its member then the ^Óresistance^Ô of the Turkish Cypriots could help Turkey to accede the Union quicker.

[02] Talat says Turkey^Òs presence in Cyprus is contrary to the international law

^ÓTalat: If Turkey has the pretension to be a regional power, it is not possible for it to be in dispute with the international law. Therefore it has to solve the Cyprus problem.

Kasimoglu: But the international law is not only the European Union.

Talat: I did not mention at all the EU. If it is going to play any role during this century, when there is only one superpower, then Turkey has to solve the Cyprus problem. What is the relation of the Loizidou case with the EU?

Kasimoglu: Do you want to say that Turkey^Òs presence in Cyprus is unjust according to the international law?

Talat: Is it not so?

Kasimoglu: Of course not.

Talat: Really?

Kasimoglu: Turkey^Òs presence on the island today is a right given to it by the international law.

Talat: One moment. The international agreements give, Turkey the duty to protect the 1960 status of the island. Excuse me. Therefore, do not tell me that Turkey^Òs presence here is in accordance with the international law. There is only this: If Turkey was not in dispute with the international law because of Cyprus, then there would be no Greek Cypriot queue at the European Court of Human Rights. There is the Loizidou case and much more. Turkey received serious warnings. ^ÅOn what basis Turkey is in Cyprus?

Kasimoglu: Of course on the basis of agreements and the international law.

Talat: Do the 1960 agreements provide for Turkey^Òs preserving the present status quo in Cyprus? ^Å^Ô

[03] Talat accuses Denktas of not wanting a solution to the Cyprus problem because of personal interests

In a written statement issued yesterday, Mr Talat referred to the recent scandal revealed by the Turkish mainland YENI SAFAK newspaper, which wrote that Mr Denktas had sold Greek Cypriot land in the occupied Kyrenia region to companies from Turkey.

Mr Talat said that the relations of Mr Denktas with some circles in Turkey, which ensured him benefit, as came to light recently, show why the Turkish Cypriot leader insists on the global exchange of properties.

Mr Talat added referring to Mr Denktas: ^ÓWhen his illegal actions come to light, in his effort to hide them he attacks us, who want a bright future for the Turkish Cypriots and a new Cyprus. However, he cannot hide his crimes by attacking other people. ^Å^Ô.

[04] Diplomatic spat between Iran and Turkey led to cancellation of visits between the head of the states´ of the two countries

Ankara and Tehran are involved in a diplomatic spat leading to the cancellation of reciprocal visits to the two country^Òs capitals by the government leaders of Iran and Turkey.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was scheduled to visit Iran in the coming weeks. However, following Tehran^Òs refusal to recognize the outlawed KADEK, the successor of the PKK, on the list of organizations Iraq identifies as being involved in terrorism, the visit was shelved. In response, Iranian President Mohamed Hatemi has also cancelled his planned visit to Ankara. On Thursday, Tehran sent Ankara the message that Hatemi would not pay a visit to Ankara before Erdogan had visited Iran.

[05] Akinci: ^ÓThe World^Òs attention is on the elections^Ô

Akinci made this statement during his meeting with the visiting German parliamentarians headed by Siegfried Helias, chairman of the Cyprus ^ÖGermany Parliamentary Friendship Group.

During the meeting Akinci explained to the visiting parliamentarians the work that they are carrying out for safeguarding the credibility of the so-called elections.

In his turn the head of the German parliamentarians, Siegfried Helias, said ^ÓWe follow the elections carefully, it is the people who will decide .We do think that the people will decide by taking into account their future.

Akinci yesterday also met with the British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Lyn Parker. After the meeting Parker said that everybody is aware of the importance of the so ^Öcalled December elections. He said that he shares the view with Akinci that the so-called elections should be transparent and fair.

[06] So-called elections will be held on 14 December 2003

The paper reports that according to the so-called ^Óelection and referendum law^Ô the election restrictions will start on 15 October 2003.

[07] Erel: ^ÓInternational observers carry vital importance^Ô

[08] Contradictory statements regarding the merging or not of two Turkish Cypriot Parties

Mr Sadikoglu stated that his party has not decided yet whether it will merge with NJP or any other party.

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