KYPRIANOU: THE PUNISHMENT OF TURKEY IS NOT OUR GOAL

Aysor.am
Tuesday, October 13

Speaking after a meeting with Greek Ambassador in Nicosia Vasileios
Papaioannou, Cyprus Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou said that
Turkey’s evaluation by the EU is the key issue of concern of Government
of Cyprus as well as the Government of Greece.

The Foreign Ministry has begun the implementation of a strategy decided
by the National Council towards Turkey, Kyprianou said, adding that
Cyprus’s position towards Turkey’s EU orientation suggests that all
the EU candidate nations should fulfill their obligations towards
the EU and its members. If not, there should be consequences, he said.

"The punishment of Turkey is not our goal", he said underlining thought
that if Ankara continues not to comply, there will be sanctions.

Addressing to EU officials Markos Kyprianou said: "If they really
wish to help the process, they should send a clear message to Turkey
to comply with its obligations."

Note that Turkey is an EU candidate; however, it does not recognize
the Republic of Cyprus.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress