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Thursday, February 23, 2006

The New Anatolian-EU asks Turkey to open ports to Greek Cypriots

"EU asks Turkey to open ports to Greek Cypriots

The New Anatolian / Ankara


'It is Turkey's political and legal obligation to open its ports and harbors to all EU members, including Cyprus,' EU Troika told Turkish side, urging Ankara that this should be done not later than this year.

Turkish diplomats say Customs Union between Turkey and all EU members is functioning without problem, and that other issues should be viewed within framework of UN-sponsored peace talks. Ankara asks support for its proposal to mutually lift all restrictions on the island "

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