Turkish Press
March 4 2007

Press Review

HURRIYET

GUL MEETS WITH VISITING DUTCH FM

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul yesterday met with his Dutch
counterpart Maxime Verhagen, who is accompanying Dutch Queen Beatrix
during her stay in Turkey. During their meeting, Verhagen stressed
Turkey’s obligations for its European Union membership bid.
Addressing the Cyprus issue, she said that Turkey was not the sole
party responsible for the situation, but Greek Cyprus also bore
responsibility. Commenting on the so-called Armenian genocide,
Verhagen said that Armenia and Turkey should discuss the issue and
reach an agreement. `The issue should be followed by both historians
and politicians,’ she added. /Hurriyet/