When discussing whether TRNC will eventually be recognised or not (if GCs persist in economic embargoes/oppression) I remember clearly stating in one of my posts that there are half a dozen oil rich Turkic states in Asia who would all be willing to recognise TRNC.
They can be an economic power of their own currently, attracting great interest from U.S. Russia and China as well as Europe in terms of trading. Contrary to what some spoiled GCs beliefs and attitude, recognition of TRNC might be a reality sooner than they think, if they do not come to their senses and make more realistic gestures in their efforts to create a joint Cyprus Republic.
I believe Azer Beijan already recognises TRNC (albeit no official declaration yet). For those who are too blind to see the truth. here is a list of Turkic nations at the moment:
Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
There are also many of Turkic speaking nations in Asia such as:
Siberian Altai Republic (Altays)
Republic of Yakutia(Yakuts)
Tuva of Russian Federation(Tuvans)
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Turkistan)
Republic of Tatarstan
Dagestan Republic
Republic of Khakassia
Karachay-Cherkess Republic.
Territorial Autonomous Unit of Gagauzia (Moldova)
Republic of Bashkortostan
Anyone who wishes to find out more about the roots, existance, and culture of the Turkic people may entertain themselves by going throughthe extensive list on:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkic_peoples
You'll be surprised at the existence of the number of influential Turkic communities in addition to above, dominating an area expanding Eastern Europe to China.
Just being informative, so please do not shoot the author!
(If that doesn't wake up Get Real - nothing will
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