Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 09-10-14

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>

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[01] SPOKESMAN COMMISSION TURKEY

[01] SPOKESMAN COMMISSION TURKEY

Stephanou`s comments came as the European Commission released on Wednesday two reports, the annual progress report for Turkey and the Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2009-2010, noting, inter alia, Turkey`s refusal to extend Customs Union in order to include the Republic of Cyprus, but refrain from making any recommendations for implementing sanctions against Turkey.

``The government considers the Commission must recommend particular measures against Turkey, if it continues not to implement its obligations,`` Stephanou said, adding the government will continue representations towards the EU.

Stephanou noted that the EU Foreign Ministers Council and the European Council in December will assess Turkey`s progress as well as whether it has fulfilled its obligations and will decide accordingly.

``The Commission`s progress report and the Enlargement Strategy constitute the signal for the commencement of deliberations for the assessment of Turkey`s compliance,`` he added.

Furthermore Stephanou noted that the Commission`s documents record ``an absolute lack of progress with regard to the implementation of Turkish obligations.``

He also said that some references on Cyprus appear improved, compared to the draft documents, such as the call on Turkey to contribute ``in concrete terms`` to a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem.

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