Anadolu Agency
July 17 2004

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.”