It is too early to celebrate. The talks will be very tough, tougher than for any other candidate country.

These decisions of the European parliament make things more difficult for Turkey.

The countries of this region do not wish to live through yet another war and all its devastating consequences. War should not become an option to resolve this crisis.

opening of ports and airports in Turkey does not mean recognition of the Greek Cypriot administration. Turkey is determined not to recognize the Greek Cypriot administration before resolution of the Cyprus issue.