TURKEY is an expansionist state conspiring against the interests of Hellenism, President of the House, Yiannakis Omirou, stated today, adding that both the European and international community must realize as soon as possible that the problem lies in Turkey, who is a destabilizing factor.
Speaker of the House at the same time wished that the hydrocarbon reserves located in Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are of good quantity and quality, to strengthen the struggle for a proper solution of the Cyprus problem.
In statements to the Press, after he had visited earlier today Michalakis Parides military camp, Omirou said that the Turkish threat is present, threatening the historic continuation of Hellenism in Cyprus, and for as long as occupation and Turkish threat exist, Greece and Cyprus must jointly confront Turkey, for the future of Hellenism.
He expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to Greek officers, permanent staff and soldiers serving in Cyprus. Omirou indicated that Greeces military presence in Cyprus is based on the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, but blood ties, as well as historical, religious and linguistic ties linking Cyprus to Hellenism are much more powerful than any contractual obligations.
Turkeys expansionism threatens Hellenism in general, as revealed by Turkeys former Foreign Minister Mesut Yilmaz who said that Turkish secret agents set forest fires in Greece during 1990s, in an attempt to destroy the countrys natural resources and wealth, Omirou said.
We do not wish to maintain bad relations with Turkish people on the contrary we want friendly relations. But we must realize that the prevailing state of affairs in Turkey, unfortunately, still maintains an expansive state, conspiring against the interests of Hellenism, House President underlined.
Omirou expressed Cyprus full support to Greeces attempts to face the economic crisis prevailing in the country. Copyright © Famagusta Gazette 2011
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