TURKEY’S GUL GOES TO CYPRUS, CALLS FOR ‘COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION UNDER UN ROOF’

Anatolia News Agency, Turkey
Nov 15 2006

ANKARA (A.A) -15.11.2006 -"The EU cannot be neutral on Cyprus issue
even if it wants because the Greek Cypriot administration becomes
a part of the union," Turkish FM and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah
Gul said on Wednesday.

Prior to his departure for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
(TRNC) to attend the 23rd anniversary celebrations of its foundation,
Gul told reporters that the UN should find a comprehensive solution
(to Cyprus question).

When he was reminded of some news reports which said that Turkey has
been getting prepared to apply to the international law on so-called
Armenian genocide, Gul indicated, "a meticulous work is under way on
this matter."

"Embargo and restrictions (imposed on Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus) which don’t have a legal ground must be ended as soon as
possible," Turkish FM and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said
on Wednesday.

Prior to his departure for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)
to attend the 23rd anniversary celebrations of its foundation, Gul
told reporters that he would meet TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat
and other authorities during his visit.

Recalling that PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited TRNC last July and
significant decisions were made to boost TRNC economy during this
visit, Gul indicated, "we are exerting great efforts for Turkish
Cypriot people to live in prosperity and tranquillity."

"Although TRNC has been experiencing some difficulties in the
international platform, the point that TRNC reached is praiseworthy,"
he underlined.

Replying to a question, Gul noted, "if Finnish authorities have the
capability of finding a comprehensive solution (to Cyprus issue),
we can discuss it. But we always said that a comprehensive solution
should be found under the roof of UN."