Let Turkey become full EU member and we will give up all our demands in Cyprus
Denktas: Let Turkey become full EU member and we will give up all our demands in Cyprus; Turkey will not be able to carry out military operation in Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot daily Detay newspaper (09.05.14) reports that Serdar Denktas, self-styled deputy prime minister of the breakaway regime in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, has allegedly said that they are ready to accept abandoning all their demands in Cyprus if Turkey becomes full member of the European Union (EU). Addressing a symposium in Turkey organized by the Necmettin Erbakan Foundation under the title “Cyprus: Its Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, Denktas argued that the Cyprus problem is an “above-party cause” and added that they are grateful to the people of Anatolia.
Denktas went on and alleged that the “TRNC”, as he described the breakaway regime in the occupied area of Cyprus, should be integrated with the world and become capable to compete. Arguing that Turkey has some responsibilities on this issue, Denktas claimed that when they are able to carry out free trade with Turkey, they will not care about the so-called isolation allegedly imposed on them by the world.
Describing Turkey as “a strong country”, Denktas said: “Let them take Turkey as full member into the EU tomorrow and we accept to abandon everything we demand in Cyprus”.
Referring to the negotiations in Cyprus, Denktas alleged: “If there will be an agreement, the most important guarantee for us in this agreement is our state. The moment we abandon this, no guarantee could save our future. Our future is discussed at a table full with big question marks. Let us hope that the Cyprus issue which had been forgotten for a long time will come again onto the agenda with this conference organized today…”
Meanwhile, illegal Bayrak television (09.05.14, online), also refers to Denktas’ statements and notes that he argued the following: “Why are we entering Europe as a state? Turkey who is an EU member candidate will not be able to carry out a military operation as part of its guarantor rights”.
Reminding that Cyprus was being referred to due to the petrol and natural gas on the island, Denktas claimed: “We are not the only ones who have the right to petrol and natural gas. The longest shoreline in the Mediterranean belongs to Turkey. Besides, all bordering countries must give approval”.
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