Turkey won't take unilateral steps steps on Cyprus

Speaking to reporters at the Turkish Embassy in Athens, Babacan said, "Turkey's determined stance will continue against the EU's pressure on Cyprus." Babacan, who met with economic, political and diplomatic officials including Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, said that the details of the Cyprus plan prepared by the EU Term President Finland were not yet clear.

"But communication between Greece, Greek Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Turkey continues through various channels," said Babacan. "It should be known that Turkey won't take any unilateral steps on Cyprus at any cost," he added. "Our determined stance forced [EU Term President] Finland to find a new proposal. But I also think that we shouldn't expect any positive developments towards a solution before year’s-end."

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