"Cyprus says 'nothing negative' in Turkey's EU customs protocol
15:59 - 28 March 2005 - Cyprus government Spokesman Kipros Khrisostomidhis said today that the government is aware, and has been for a few days now, of the content of the protocol extending Turkey's customs union to the 10 new EU member-states, including Cyprus, which the European Commission has sent to Ankara with a note that it must be signed before October 3, 2005, when Turkey is set to commence negotiations for accession to the EU.
Replying to questions, Khrisostomidhis said the final text 'contains nothing negative regarding our position', noting that Athens and Nicosia were in agreement regarding the protocol. "
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