President Talat states objectives

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19/06/2009 10:59

President Mehmet Ali Talat has said that the final objective of the Turkish Cypriot Side is to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem and to make a united Cyprus a full member of the European Union.The President was speaking after his meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb.During the meeting which was described as useful by the two men, the President explained the Turkish Cypriot Side’s views and position on the Cyprus problem.Speaking after the meeting, the Finnish Foreign Minister said that his country extended strong support to ongoing Cyprus negotiations and settlement of Cyprus problem by the end of 2009.

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19/06/2009 11:00

Mr Stubb said that Finland was one of the strongest supporters of a united Cyprus, and wanted a united Cyprus to be a member of the EU. He said his country wanted a settlement within this year, and backed a referendum before the Presidential election in the TRNC which is to be held at the beginning of next year.For his part, President Talat told reporters that he shared similar views with Mr Stubb about finding a comprehensive settlement and making a united Cyprus a full member of the European Union in the possible shortest time. "This is our final objective and I hope we will reach a final result in the ongoing negotiations," he said.

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19/06/2009 11:01

Explaining that Turkish Cypriots are having difficulties in conveying their views to the EU, he said `such occasions are important for us`.Complaining that the European Union does not know the Cyprus issue, he said `they are learning the Cyprus problem from Greek Cypriot representatives whom they are always in contact`.Yesterday, the President also met with Jaakko Laakso – a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.The President who completed his contacts in Helsinki – will return to the Republic tomorrow.