Erdogan’s message on energy issue;
Under the title: “We will carry out efforts to use natural gas as a mean for peace”, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (21.01.15) report on statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has said that “Turkey will continue until the end to defend the rights of the Turkish Cypriots against the Greek Cypriot side’s unjust and intransigent stance”.
Speaking at the Energy Market Summit in Ankara, Erdogan added that they will not make any concessions from their policy towards this issue and added that they will continue to show all necessary efforts in order to use oil and natural gas as means that will bring peace and prosperity to the region.
Stating that all benefits to be derived from energy resources should be used as a source for achieving peace and prosperity and not conflict or destruction, Erdogan said that Ankara is using its entire means to play a constructive role on the issue. “We are prioritizing this in all projects we are participating in and planning to participate in”, Erdogan stressed.
CNA
