Given that Cyprus has assumed the EU presidency this week, is it not extraordinary that Turkey continues not to recognise the Republic of Cyprus and, in practical terms, does not abide by the customs union by continuing to refuse to allow ships and planes from Cyprus to enter its ports and airspace? Surely, at this time, Turkey needs to show in a practical way that it wants to enter the club by recognising that important agreement.
UK-Turkey Relations
Proceeding contribution from
David Burrowes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 4 July 2012.
It occurred during Estimates day on UK-Turkey Relations.
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