As expected, I believe the Turkish administration have kick-started their calling for the gradually recognition of the so-called TRNC state. Now I believe we all have a problem and should be worried. At first we had the call from Kofi Annan to remove the so-called isolation, the OIC to upgrade the representation of the Turkish Cypriots as the "Turkish Cypriot State", the Syrian affair and now the UK/Turkey trade agreement encompassing Northern Cyprus as it's seen as an extended part of Turkey. Or isn't it?
As much as I want to wait for the Republic of Cyprus to push for a "Pure" federal agreement, a two state deal within realistic borders may eventually be the only chance we may eventually have, only if we act now.
In my view, I believe that if we can't secure an urgent Federal style agreement (Non-Annan Plan style please), we'd better secure a two-state one at the very least before the so-called Turkish Cypriot State, TRNC or Northern Cyprus is ultimately accepted, or recognised, within its present 37%. territory. I hate to admit this, but, if we don't act soon; in other words if President Papadopoulos doesn't act soon, very soon, we may just end up having to accept the status quo - which is a result any Greek Cypriot fears to wake up to (Sorry, I have to be honest here). Therefore, my question this time is:
(1) Are we just going to sit and watch the world "Gradually" recognise the so-called TRNC engulfing 37% of the island, or are we going to pull our socks up and push for a federal, or even a Two-State agreement within an acceptable territory limit.
Time appears to be running short, and I most certainly do not think the AKP party in Turkey, or even the CTP party in Turkish Cypriot politics (Which I believe is the same party!), are the kind to wait any longer, considering the damage they've do to the Cyprus issue so far!
Let's look at it this way, how many Cyprus MPs and ministers will we eventually need to send to other countries of the world in order to dissuade them no to do business with Turkey and the so-called Northern Cyprus TRNC? This is all getting out of hand, especially the latest news report regarding the Syrian affair in the Cyprus-Mail.
Or, do you think I am worrying for nothing? If so, please convince me!
Regards,
Andros.