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Diplomats predict a "major crisis" in Turkey's accession talks over the Cyprus issue (Photo: European Commission)

US moots Cyprus plan to avert EU-Turkey clash

The US is engaged in diplomatic efforts to avert a major crisis in Turkey's EU accession talks over the Cyprus issue, proposing that the UN supervises trade with northern Cyprus in return for Turkey fulfilling its EU customs obligations.

Sources familiar with the issue confirmed reports circulating in the Cypriot press last week that Washington is proposing a trade-off deal which could remove a key obstacle to Turkey's ongoing entry negotiations with the EU.

The idea is part of ...

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Diplomats predict a "major crisis" in Turkey's accession talks over the Cyprus issue (Photo: European Commission)

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