Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Gen. Buyukanit And Cyprus

"Gen. Buyukanit And Cyprus
BYEGM: 1/26/2005
BY FIKRET BILA
MIILLIYET- Land Forces Commander Gen. Yasar Buyukanit�s recent remarks in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has important messages for the EU and the Greek Cypriot administration. Stating that not a single Turkish soldier will be withdrawn from the island without a certain and permanent solution, Buyukanit emphasized that the Turkish side favored a solution. He emphasized that Turkish soldiers are located in Cyprus based on international agreements in order to ensure Turkish Cypriots� security. Buyukanit added that the isolation on Turkish Cypriots was not only unfair, but also illegal. The solution of the Cyprus issue is a stipulation for Turkey to start membership talks with the EU. "

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