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    E.U. SHOULD NOT INTERFERE IN ARMENIA AND TURKEY, SENER

    Turkish Press
    Oct 5 2006

    BRUSSELS - Turkish State Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullatif
    Sener warned the EU and some other countries not to interfere in
    Turkish-Armenian relations.

    Sener is in Belgian capital of Brussels to participate in events
    organized by the Turkish Industrialists' & Businessmen's Association
    (TUSIAD) and European Policy Center to mark the first anniversary of
    the start of Turkey-EU negotiations.

    In an exclusive interview with the A.A correspondent, Sener referred
    to French President Jacques Chirac's remarks about the so-called
    Armenian genocide allegations, and said, "Chirac said that recognition
    of so-called Armenian genocide should be a pre-condition before
    Turkey's EU membership. A resolution is being discussed in France,
    and it foresees fine and imprisonment for those who deny Armenian
    genocide. It is not possible to accept such an attitude.

    This is against the cultural atmosphere the EU is trying to create."

    "Armenia is not a European country, it is an Asian country. So, it is
    a third country for the EU. So, it is meaningless to bring this matter
    up within the scope of Turkey's EU membership process," he stated.

    Sener added, "whether it is an EU member or another country, everybody
    who is affecting the Armenian policy from outside should give up his
    endeavors. Chirac's remarks are not sincere, they aim to affect the
    domestic policy."

    -CYPRUS PROBLEM-

    On Cyprus problem, Sener said that the plan which was prepared by EU
    Acting President Finland and envisions opening of Maras and Magosa
    port, is being examined and assessed.

    "Let's see Cyprus as a whole, let's review ports issue together with
    the embargoes on TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus). Let's make
    a positive progress in both of these matters. These are proposals made
    by Turkey. And, it is the Greek Cypriot administration who resists. If
    the EU gives up standing behind every demand of the Greek Cypriot
    administration, they may have to reach compromise and try to resolve
    the problem," he added.
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