"Outcome of Cyprus talks should protect interests of Turkey"

Holding a press conference in Presidential Palace at Cankaya, Atacanli pointed out the importance of Cyprus for Turkey.

Atacanli stressed that talks continued on Cyprus, and noted that an evaluation meeting could take place in Ankara prior to the talks that would take place in Switzerland.

Mentioning the temporary constitution signed in Iraq, Atacanli said Turkey had several concerns on the issue, and noted that this concern was conveyed to related people, mainly the authorities in the United States.

"We hope our concerns will be taken in to consideration," Atacanli added.

Atacanli expressed the sorrow President Ahmet Necdet Sezer felt over the terrorist attacks in Spain, and stressed the importance of growing international cooperation in fight against terrorism.