Turkey not to sit at table with Greek Cypriots, EU minister says

ANKARA (A.A) - November 27, 2011 - Turkish EU minister said on Sunday that during Greek Cypriot administration's EU term presidency, Turkey would not sit at the table with the term president. However Turkey would continue its relations with the European Commission and Parliament during Greek Cypriot administration's EU presidency, EU Minister and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis said at a TV program. In regard to the Cyprus issue, Bagis said that if the Greek Cypriot administration really wanted a solution, it should make good use of next six months. Criticizing the administration's efforts to explore oil and natural gas in Mediterranean, Bagis said that it was wrong before a solution was reached on the Cyprus issue.