Friday, July 6, 2012

Turkey Concerned Over Israel - Cyprus Natural Gas Partnership


Turks ‘Disturbed’ By Israel, Cyprus Natural Gas Ties -- Jerusalem Post

Israel’s decision to partner with Cyprus on gas exploration could further strain tense relations, expert tells 'Post'.

Israel’s decision to become an active partner with Cyprus on issues of natural gas – despite the island nation’s unsolved political disputes with Turkey – has left Ankara “disturbed” by its ally, according to a Turkish expert.

“Turkey feels a little bit disturbed,” Prof. Mitat Celikpala of Kadir Has University in Istanbul told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday. “Not betrayed, not put aside, but a little bit disturbed from all those happenings. What we want is to solve the Cyprus issue first, and then we cooperate. There is no question mark.”

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My Comment: Turkey dos not only want the cake .... but to also eat it. A prediction .... both Cyprus and Israel are going to ignore Turkey's concerns.

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