“Retreat from Cyprus policy is unthinkable,”

“We’ll continue our work with the same determination,” said Erdogan. Commenting on the report’s warning that lack of a resolution on Cyprus could pose a “series obstacle” to Turkey’s EU bid, Erdogan said that Ankara’s Cyprus policy favored a fair and permanent settlement on the island. “Retreat from this policy is unthinkable,” he added. “Turkey’s stance is already well known by the all EU countries.”