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Monday, September 17, 2007

Turkey's embargo on Cypriot ships to be discussed

"Turkey's embargo on Cypriot ships to be discussed
17/09/2007 Turkey’s refusal to open its ports to ships flying the Cypriot flag will be discussed during the 10th Maritime Cyprus Conference that will be held in Limassol from 23 - 26 September, in the presence of Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport Jacques Barrot. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications and Works and Chairman of the Conference’s Organizing Committee, Makis Constantinides said that unless Turkey lifts the embargo it has imposed on ships flying the Cypriot flag, the EU – Turkey negotiating chapter on transport will not open."

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