Turkish President Abdullah Gul also responded to criticism against Turkey voiced by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Talking to the journalists, Gul noted that great countries assume great responsibility, Beyazgazete reported. “Great countries should not insult the sides,” he added.

In the course of talks with President of Cyprus Dimitris Christofias, Angela Merkel criticized Turkey’s position on the Cyprus settlement and promised to put a lot of restrictions in the negotiations on Turkey’s accession to the EU.