Monday, February 02, 2009

Turkey Hinders EU-NATO Cooperation over Cyprus

"Turkey Hinders EU-NATO Cooperation over Cyprus
Written by The Media Line Staff
Published Monday, February 02, 2009

Turkey is rejecting joint efforts by the European Union and NATO to share information and coordinate operations as a result of its disputes with Cyprus, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.

The Turkish objection officially emanates from the fact that Cyprus – an EU member – has no security agreement with NATO. The prevention of security cooperation between the EU and NATO hinders the latter’s increased necessity to boost its military capabilities, particularly in Afghanistan."

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