Turkish Press
July 29 2005

Press Review

TURKIYE

DENKTAS LAUDS COURAGE OF AZERBAIJANI GROUP VISITING TRNC VIA DIRECT
FLIGHT

Former Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Rauf
Denktas yesterday received an Azerbaijani delegation which arrived in
the TRNC via a direct flight from Baku. This direct flight is the
first to the TRNC from another country besides Turkey. During the
meeting, Denktas said that he appreciated the delegation’s action,
adding, `I congratulate you for your bravery and I hope you will set
an example for the world.’ Denktas also criticized countries which
have threatened to recognize Nagorno-Karabagh if Azerbaijan
recognizes the TRNC, adding that the Karabagh dispute between
Azerbaijan and Armenia had nothing to with the Cyprus issue.
/Turkiye/