EUROPARLIAMENT SAYS TURKEY MUST RECOGNISE CYPRUS, ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Cyprus News Agency, Cyprus
Sept 28 2005
CNA – Strasbourg-France – 28/9/2005 19:20
Strasbourg, Sept 28 (CNA) – The European Parliament backed Wednesday
the opening of EU entry talks with Turkey next week, but insisted
that Ankara recognise Cyprus and the genocide of Armenians during
the negotiations.
The European Parliament has also postponed a vote to ratify Turkey’s
extended customs union with the EU with 311 votes in favour, 285
against and 63 abstentions. The delay was demanded by the European
People’s Party (EPP), the biggest party in the EU parliament, due to
Ankara’s refusal to let Cypriot ships and planes use its ports and
airports, as required under the extended customs deal.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress