TRNC urgently needs breaking of isolation

ANKARA (AA) – Tan held a press conference at the Foreign Ministry.

When asked whether or not Ankara had a clear policy regarding recognition of TRNC, Tan said, "TRNC urgently needs breaking of isolation and standing on its feet firmly. Therefore, we are extending efforts for lifting embargo."

Replying to a question on Ankara’s expectation for European Union (EU) Commission’s changing Cyprus regulations, Tan said that they thought that there would be some changes in the regulations, but what was important was whether or not those changes would be sufficient. He added that they expected the EU to establish a direct relation with TRNC.

Replying to another question, Tan said that initiatives which would be launched also included changing of decisions of European Court of Justice, based in Luxembourg.

When asked how Greek Cypriot side would be announced in Eurovision Song Contest, Tan said that the title which Turkish Radio and Television Corp (TRT) would use in the contest not bind Turkey but would mean geographical description.