by miltiades » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:29 pm
Yes , the two ladies should meet , as well as Mr Christofias and Mr.Talat .
Only by meeting , talking interacting and understanding each others concerns will they improve the prospects for a just and peaceful solution. If the Piratis approach is followed , there will be no meetings , no discussions just repetition of demands that neither side wants to accept. I have , against my principles , visited the occupied part , I never recognised their custom controls but I complied with their request to see my passport , its not capitulation but acceptance of realities. I have always referred to the occupied part of Cyprus as such in view of the fact that the entire international community deems it to be occupied. To refuse however to meet those with whom we have to negotiate , like it or not , is counter productive.
By visiting on the three occasions that I did , and in the short period that I spent there , I had the pleasure of meeting some of my compatriots and gained their friendship , what is wrong with this ?
A lot can be achieved by the two ladies having a chat and a coffee together.