Gul returns from Japanese visit

Speaking to reporters at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, Gul expressed his satisfaction over the areas of agreement between Turkey and Japan on various international issues. Stressing that economic and trade cooperation had been the main topics discussed, Gul stated that he had briefed Japanese businessmen on recent economic developments in Turkey. Concerning ongoing work towards establishing a new Turkish Cypriot government following recent elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Gul urged the TRNC political parties to avoid deputies switching sides for the sake of a new government. Recalling that Turkey had seen the same thing done in past years, the foreign minister commented that this trend had done harm to politics and cost the country dearly. “A broad-based government , one including all parties, would be the best solution for the TRNC,” added Gul.