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Friday, January 19, 2007

ABHABER.COM : EU's draft Cyprus decision falls short of expectations

"EU's draft Cyprus decision falls short of expectations

A draft text prepared by EU Term President Germany on launching direct trade with Northern Cyprus falls short of the expectations of both Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots.

The text, prepared for the EU foreign ministers' meetings next Monday, describes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as 'areas of the Republic of Cyprus [meaning Greek Cyprus] in which the government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control.' It also underlined the need to resume work for direct trade with Turkish Cypriots, without making any stronger commitment. The draft text, obtained by news portal ABHaber.com, reads as follows:"

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