"Dire repercussions in case of veto? Not that we know of
By Staff Reporter
THE government says it has no official information that dire repercussions will follow if Nicosia blocks a decision by the European Union to begin accession negotiations with Turkey at a crucial EU summit next week.
Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said he could not confirm reports that Washington would come down on Cyprus "like a ton of bricks" if it exercises its power of veto, but stressed that the United States has officially backed Turkey's European aspirations and the start of accession negotiations.
"However, if such remarks were made, they are counter-productive and what the US should do is to persuade Turkey to behave in a European manner, acknowledging the fundamental rules that govern EU member states in order to help itself get closer to Europe," he said."
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