Negotiations for Harmonization Protocol Positive

Neither the EU nor Turkey has given detailed information about the content of the negotiations, which they emphasize, are at a technical level.

It is reported that the Turkish side represented by Deputy Secretary Ertugrul Apakan and Deniz Bolukbasi has noted the problems over initialing the agreement that are caused by Turkish legislation to EU. It is noted that EU side is trying to find a method to use in the accordance process but is still confused. It is reported that the Turkish side conducted the will for announcing the declaration that Turkish side’s signature on the protocol does not necessarily affect the relations with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus or recognize the Greek side.