Gül discussed Cyprus problem whilst in UK

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Turkish President Abdullah Gül met British Prime Minister David Cameron. Turkish President Abdullah Gül said that both sides in Cyprus needed to be encouraged for a settlement as the Greek Cypriot administration was preparing to take over the EU term presidency at a critical moment in Europe.

The Turkish President Abdullah Gül met with the British Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday within the framework of his official visit in the UK.

Speaking at joint press conference with the British Prime Minister Cameron after the meeting, Turkish President said that the ongoing Cyprus negotiations process had been discussed at the meeting.

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25/11/2011 22:26

He said that both Turkey and Britain as guarantor powers in Cyprus, supported the negotiations process held under the auspices of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

"I made specific emphasis that if the European Union fails to act with a strong political will, the reunification of the island might become impossible due to the Greek Cypriot side's unwillingness for a solution," Gul said.

Reminding that the Greek Cypriot Administration had been allowed to join the European Union despite rejecting the UN Sponsored Annan Plan in 2004, the Turkish President said that there was a need to encourage both sides for a settlement as the Greek Cypriot administration was preparing to assume the EU helm in such a critical moment of Europe.