Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Finland President: 'Cyprus is not the EU’s job. It is the UN’s affair'

"Finland President: 'Cyprus is not the EU’s job. It is the UN’s affair'

Famagusta Gazette
The Turkish daily Milliyet newspaper has published a short interview with the Finnish President Tarja Halonen.

The interview comes as the Turkish President Abdulla Gul arrives for a three day visit to Helsinki.

When asked whether Turkey will be able to become an EU member, Mrs Halonen said: “I do admit that the engagement period lasted too much. Both sides have responsibility on this."

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