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One of the key questions discussed in this proposal is respect for the complete integrity of the Republic of Cyprus.
Parliament cynically asks the Council to take an ‘impartial’ decision. From whose point of view would such a decision be impartial? We need to ask this question. Can one ever demand impartiality between the occupied and the occupier, or between the attacker and the victim?
Parliament seeks a ‘fair’ decision. We wish to state that there is no genuinely fair resolution that does not involve condemning the occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkey and calling on Turkey to withdraw its troops and to comply with UN resolutions.
Respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus must, therefore, be a prerequisite for any solution aimed at the ‘economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community’.
It would not be acceptable for the EU to pursue direct business relations with occupied Cyprus, detrimental to and bypassing the Cypriot Government.
As the Cypriot authorities have claimed – entirely legitimately – EU business with occupied Cyprus must effectively involve the Cypriot Government.
Hence our vote."@en1
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