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Office of the Spokesman
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April 18, 2005
Question Taken at April 18, 2005 Daily Press Briefing

"Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus"

Question:   There is an individual in Los Angeles who claims he is the "Honorary Consul for the Republic of Northern Cyprus." What is the U.S. position on this?

Answer:   The United States does not recognize the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" and therefore there cannot be any diplomatic or official representation of it in the United States, including honorary consuls or consulates. Members of the Turkish Cypriot community informed us they intended to name a representative in Los Angeles. This individual has no official standing as far as the United States is concerned.

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Released on April 18, 2005

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