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ABDULLAH GÜL (left) said long-standing tensions with neighbouring Greece are a thing of the past (Photo: Danish EU Presidency)

Simitis: 2004 key year for Turkey's EU prospects

Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül yesterday ended his first official two-day visit in Athens. The visit confirmed the vastly improved climate between the two countries, but outstanding issues like the division of Cyprus still remain.

Greek Premier Costas Simitis called the year 2004 an ''important year'' for matters concerning the Cyprus issue and for Turkey's European prospects, stressing the need for solutions to be found, Athens News Agency reported.

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ABDULLAH GÜL (left) said long-standing tensions with neighbouring Greece are a thing of the past (Photo: Danish EU Presidency)

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