Macedonian Press Agency, Greece
Dec 15 2004

STATEMENT BY BEGLITIS ON THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ON TURKEY
Strasbourg, 15 December 2004 (18:23 UTC+2)

Greek Euro-deputy of the main opposition Socialist Party of PASOK,
Mr. Panos Beglitis characterized the adoption by the European
Parliament of the resolution on Turkey as a significant decision for
the course of the Euro-Turkish relations and a clear message to the
European Council and Turkey.

Mr. Beglitis mentioned that the firm will for the strengthening of
Turkey’s European prospect has been confirmed, while a clear
framework of terms and obligations for Ankara has been formed.

The issues mentioned in the resolution concern the Greek minority
rights in Istanbul, Imvros and Tenedos, the Ecumenical Patriarchate
and the Theology School of Halki, the recognition of the Armenian
genocide, the diplomatic recognition of the Cypriot Republic by
Turkey and the gradual withdrawal of the occupation forces from
Cyprus.