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Post by depletedreasons on Nov 15, 2007 9:38:01 GMT -5
Turkish Cypriots celebrate state, Talat urges Greeks to help forge unificationThe New Anatolian / Ankara 15 November 2007 Turkish Cypriot President Mehmet Ali Talat declared Wednesday that the Turks on the island are ready to establish a partnership state with the Greeks and have displayed this on every occasion. Talat called on the called on the Greek Cypriots to reciprocate. Talat speaking on the occasion of the start of the celebrations marking the 24th anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said the Turkish Cypriot state was not the symbol of division on the island but it was the symbol of unification. He said as the TRNC strengthens it will contribute more to the unification process. He also said the TRNC is the manifestation of the Turkish Cypriot people to live a civilized life. Talat called on the Greek Cypriot people elect a leader who will work for a solution and display willingness to contribute to a solution on the island. The Greek Cypriots will elect their new president in February 2008. The Turkish Cypriot president said the lifting of the international isolations against the TRNC is a strategic goal. "We do not want the lifting of the isolations just we want a better life but it will also help the solution of the Cyprus problem. After Talat's radio and TV address the celebrations in the TRNC kicked off with a 21 gun salute. Foreign parliamentarians are also attending the celebrations this year. www.thenewanatolian.com/tna-29558.html
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Post by tileiohmaleas on Nov 15, 2007 17:22:25 GMT -5
"After Talat's radio and TV address the celebrations in the TRNC kicked off with a 21 gun salute."
Aimed at RoC no doubt.
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Post by tileiohmaleas on Nov 15, 2007 17:59:18 GMT -5
No recognition, says Millet Peter Millet "We will not recognise so-called
TRNC," Millett tells reception
By Charlie Charalambous
BRITAIN yesterday offered an olive branch to Cyprus over the Turkey partnership row by renouncing any moves to upgrade the breakaway north.
British High Commissioner Peter Millett gave the clearest message yet to Nicosia that London wants to positively re-engage after a turbulent few weeks.
In a deliberate effort to break the diplomatic ice, Millett had a self-confessed ‘read my lips’ moment.
"We will not recognise the so-called ‘TRNC’, the British diplomat told reporters at a High Commission reception yesterday.
"I don’t know how many times we have to say that for people to believe it. The perception that we are in a game of upgrading the north is completely wrong."
Millett was making his first public comment since London signed the partnership agreement with Turkey that backed direct contact with the Turkish Cypriots north.
The High Commissioner chose his words very carefully in what was a concerted attempt to win over a Cyprus government still fuming over the pact.
Determination
"Contact with the Turkish Cypriot community does not mean recognition...I also want to say we will continue to oppose partition."
Millett has recently returned from London where he held contacts with ministers and "key people" who have a very close interest in Cyprus.
Presumably a re-think was necessary for the British government following Cyprus' opposition to the Turkey deal signed on October 30.
"I want to reiterate, yet again, our firm commitment, our determination to work with Cyprus as one of your best friends within the European Union."
He stressed that the overtures of friendship came from the very top.
"And this is not just a message from me. I represent the British government and what I say is said with the authority and the agreement of ministers and of the foreign office and of the British government as a whole."
Struggling
Millett was also unequivocal over Britain's stance on the July 8 agreement and the urgent need for progress on that twin-track process.
"We are committed to implementing the 8 July 2006 agreement. No ifs, or buts, or caveats to that."
"I hope it will be done in the next few weeks, but at the very least, we’re looking to 2008 as a significant year."
Moreover, Britain is in the business of persuading Turkey to implement its EU obligations, including "important obligations" which are clear towards Cyprus. "This is a joint strategic objective after all, of both London and Nicosia, we’ll continue to play our role in that," said Millett.
Cyprus-Britain diplomacy is struggling to keep its head above water as the government engages in below-the-radar retaliatory measures against London's perceived pro-'TRNC' policies.
Nicosia pulled out of a joint forum with Britain in retaliation for London's partnership deal that envisages high-level contacts with the breakaway north.
Ironically, the forum was part of a "structured dialogue" initiated two years ago to improve ties after relations between the fellow EU members imploded.
The government regards the deal struck in London as a bid to dissuade Ankara from military action in northern Iraq in return for upgraded British ties with the occupied areas.
Britain denies the agreement reached between Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan spelt any change in policy towards Cyprus.
An article of the agreement pledged that Britain would work with its European Union partners to "promote direct commercial, economic, political and cultural contacts" with the Turkish Cypriots.
They will also provide "continued help for ‘TRNC’ au-thorities/universities in their attempts to engage with the Bologna process" and will uphold "the right of representation of the Turkish Cypriots in the European Parliament."
Direct trade between the EU and the Turkish Cypriots was halted by a European court decision in 1994.
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Post by depletedreasons on Nov 16, 2007 1:42:42 GMT -5
You will not be able to maintain your current position for so long. In the forthcoming years, you will comply with the Turkish demands one by one. First of all, you would recognize the Turkish state in Cyprus, and then you will begin to acknowledge the Turkish suzerainty over the Cyprus affairs.
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Post by tileiohmaleas on Nov 16, 2007 19:08:13 GMT -5
Wishful thinking lad.
Complying to demans in the forthcoming years ? Cyprus has been going strong for the last 33 years. So many improvements and with such catastrophy that occured to them.
Its Turkey who will not be able to afford to pay for "TRNC" for much longer. North Cyprus is Turkeys barganing chip. They dont care about the Turkish Cypriots.
""and then you will begin to acknowledge the Turkish suzerainty over the Cyprus affairs""
yeh like Cyprus has done with ther oil in the sea. LoL getting slapped around by Cyprus what a laugh.
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Post by viktor1 on Nov 18, 2007 6:21:06 GMT -5
I'll hope it will be independent after Kosova
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Post by suart on Nov 18, 2007 10:20:17 GMT -5
I'll hope it will be independent after failing in Kosmet.
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Post by meltdown711 on Nov 18, 2007 23:35:22 GMT -5
Go Turkish Cyprus!
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Post by depletedreasons on Nov 19, 2007 3:07:28 GMT -5
Long live independent Kosova Republic, and the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus.
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Post by Mimi on Nov 20, 2007 18:51:31 GMT -5
Long live independent Kosova Republic, and the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus. AMEN! ;D Thank you Turkey for all your support, for having your back we wish you all the best, GO Turkey!
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Post by depletedreasons on Nov 21, 2007 8:16:22 GMT -5
AMEN! ;D Thank you Turkey for all your support, for having your back we wish you all the best, GO Turkey! No worries. Long live Kosova and Albania.
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Post by chalkedon on Nov 21, 2007 8:54:09 GMT -5
Are you guys done blowing sunshine up each others asses ?
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Post by ahristos on Nov 22, 2007 11:46:02 GMT -5
mimi fuk u verry mutch
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Post by depletedreasons on Nov 23, 2007 6:12:47 GMT -5
Why do you envy the Turkish Albanian friendship so much?
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Post by tileiohmaleas on Nov 23, 2007 7:22:18 GMT -5
wow feels a bit awkward in here. With Janny and Mimi so up close and comfy.
Cmon guys give them some privacy
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Post by greek1234 on Nov 23, 2007 9:49:17 GMT -5
This Turkish and Albanian friendship thing has been around since the Turkish invasion of the Balkans. Albanians have always been Turkish lap dogs. Oi Albanoi kai oi Tourkoi einai mia megali skulofara...
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Post by albaniansoul on Nov 23, 2007 15:13:07 GMT -5
______________ AAdmin: Express your self in a civil and non-instigating manner.
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Post by Mimi on Nov 24, 2007 8:55:58 GMT -5
Fuk YOU lol seriously, what cha problem boy? you dont like my comments? thats to bad, what did you expect? why does our support bother you so much? and yes i am comfy and feeling very niceee, Turkey all the way bebe lol
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Post by greek1234 on Nov 24, 2007 9:09:31 GMT -5
Thank you AAdmin.
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Post by Mimi on Nov 24, 2007 9:28:36 GMT -5
AMEN! ;D Thank you Turkey for all your support, for having your back we wish you all the best, GO Turkey! No worries. Long live Kosova and Albania. i gave you a karma for this lol
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