Activities of Jorgo CHATZIMARKAKIS related to 2013/2945(RSP)
Plenary speeches (1)
2013 progress report on Turkey (B7-0241/2014) (vote)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Government of Turkey to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which is part of the acquis communautaire, without further delay and recalls the full legitimacy of the Republic of Cyprus’s exclusive economic zone; calls on Turkey to respect the sovereign rights of all EU Member States which include, inter alia, the right to entering into bilateral agreements, and to explore and exploit their natural resources in accordance with the EU acquis and international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea; also stresses the need to respect the sovereignty of Member States over their territorial sea; regrets Turkey’s continuous violations of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and jurisdictions within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus, by issuing statements objecting to drilling operations by the Republic of Cyprus and by threatening retaliation against companies participating in the Cypriot exploration;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; asks Turkey to actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement and the issuing of a common statement, clarifying the principles of the negotiation process under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the values and principles on which the EU is founded; calls on Turkey to immediately begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta, under EU customs supervision, in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issuestakes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issues; regrets, in parallel, Turkey’s rejection of the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus in 2010 for, inter alia, opening the port of Famagusta under the auspices of the European Union which would allow for commercial transactions between the EU and the Turkish-Cypriots, through the port of Famagusta;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WelcomesTakes note of Turkey’s decision to grant the Committee on Missing Persons access to a fenced military area in the northern part of Cyprus and encouragescalls on Turkey to allow the Committee tofull access to all relevant archives and military zones for exhumation; calls for special consideration and respect for the work done by the Committee on Missing Persons;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Deplores Turkey’s refusalthat despite repeated calls, Turkey has not complied with its obligations outlined in the Declaration of the European Community and its Member States of 21 Sept. 2005 and refused to fulfil its obligation of full, non- discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recalls that this refusal continues to have a profound effect on the negotiation processsuch non- compliance and refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus continues to have a profound effect on the negotiation process; deeply regrets for statements, threats and actions of Turkish officials against a Member State, or source of friction or actions which could damage good neighbourly relations and the peaceful settlement of disputes; urges therefore Turkey to fulfil its obligations and to implement the protocol in full without further delay;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Deeply regrets Turkey’s decision to abstain from meetings and contacts with the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU (second half of 2012) and takes the view that Turkey missed an important opportunity to start a process of engagement and normalisation of relations with Cyprus; recalls that the EU is based on the principles of sincere cooperation and mutual solidarity amongst all its Member States and respect for the institutional framework; recalls that recognition of all EU Member states is a necessary component of the accession process. accordingly, Turkey is urged to proceed with normalisation of its relations with all EU Member states the soonest the possible, including lifting its veto of EU Member states membership of several international organizations;