Ankara strengthens the EU

After the new block in the perspective of Turkey's accession to the European Union and Turkey warnings of sanctions against the challenges open in Cyprus Ankara accused the EU of being "out of touch".

At the same time, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced in its statement that no one should doubt that he would defend his rights in the east of the Mediterranean.

Ankara first described the "big mistake" of the EU as his decision to become a member of Cyprus in 2004. "He is now pursuing this mistake and is becoming hostage to the problem. EU has written its decisions today in a totally Greek perspective, "he said.

Turkey accuses the European Union of not having acted as a set of principles and values, but as a group of negotiating interests, contrary to the founding philosophy of the EU. EU.

He complains in particular that the European Union, "with the argument of the Solidarity Union", plays the role of tribunal in bilateral disputes over sovereignty and interprets discriminatory political issues in a discriminatory manner such as maritime delimitation. It is well known that the European Union has never been part of bilateral issues concerning the maritime jurisdiction of its members. "

Ankara also speaks of "the appropriation of the rights of Turks and Turkish Cypriots" and refers to "unfounded and maximistic positions" that Turkey rejects.

"Decisions on the Eastern Mediterranean have no legal basis, we call on the EU to change this biased and unrelated attitude," he added, adding:

"Turkey from the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean is in favor of peace and stability.C Turkish Cypriots have proposed the creation of a joint energy committee for the natural resources of the Mediterranean. The island, which has been rejected by the Greeks, until the solution is found on the island, the joint committee will be a positive step, build confidence between the parties and facilitate the integrated solution.

In its statement, Ankara declared that it would defend its rights by stating: "No one should doubt that Turkey will remain determined to take the necessary measures to defend its legitimate rights and the interests of Turkish Cypriots."

Last updated: Tuesday 18 June 2019, 23:46