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[Muzzy70]

The Greek people of Cyprus are and always will be a part of that spiritual unity of Hellenism. We recognise that our Turkish compatriots are linked by similar ties of religion, culture and language to Turkey and the Turkish nation. These are facts of history which nothing will alter. But we are both also peoples of Cyprus, destined to co-exist in this small island which we hold in common as our native land. This imposes on both our peoples an obligation to live and let live. Neither of us can give free rein to our national aspirations, however natural and laudable they may be, without respect for the corresponding aspirations of the other. For us Greek Cypriots this has been a hard and painful lesson , and perhaps we have been too slow in learning it. Accordingly , on behalf of the Greek Cypriot people and with the full support of the Government of Greece we now solemnly renounce any aspiration to bring about the political union of Cyprus with Greece and we adhere to the aim of maintaining the independence of the Republic of Cyprus. We also declare our readiness to join with our Turkish Cypriot compatriots in establishing a new and mutually acceptable basis for the co-existance of the two peoples in Cyprus in a bi-zonal and bi-communal state, without recourse to oppression and where all Cypriots are regarded as equals and not of majority and minority and share power in the governance of our beautiful island.

Would such a statement be too hard for you Greek Cypriots to agree with ?

[Nikitas]

So waht is new in the above? It has been said countless times before by both Greek and GC politicians. Last time it was officially said was yesterday by President Papoulias of Greece during his official visit to Sweden. Almost word for word what you have written above.

Now let us see the other side doing the same. Instead we get shit like "two peoples and two religions" ergo need to separate the two as said often by Turkish officials and you TCs nod your head in agreement.

[Oracle]

Muzzy:

Would you re-write your post? It lacks coherence, logic and purpose, verging on absurd.

As it stands; it implies the Turks are here in a legally recognised capacity, which clearly they are not!

[Muzzy70]

Ah, beautiful responses from the retrogressives, resorting to natural abuse, unable to take a step forward ! You will note that the Republic of Cyprus was founded by two peoples on a partnership basis, so what is so hard for you to accept in the statement ? There are two peoples and two religions, FACT, but all Cypriot. If your political leaders come out with a statement like this then United Cyprus here we come. If not, it's goodbye and farewell.

[roseandchan]

if the turkish side doesn't exist, why is the e.u. giving it funding? the descriptions of greek cypriot and turkish cypriot should be stopped. in place the word cypriot should be used instead.

[boomerang]

Muzzy, you tried this farewell a long time ago and never really got you anywhere...

Without the RoC blessing I am afraid you are staying put...

In order to fullfill your aspirations what exactly are you bringing to the negotiating table?

[Muzzy70]

So waht is new in the above? It has been said countless times before by both Greek and GC politicians. Last time it was officially said was yesterday by President Papoulias of Greece during his official visit to Sweden. Almost word for word what you have written above.

Now let us see the other side doing the same. Instead we get shit like "two peoples and two religions" ergo need to separate the two as said often by Turkish officials and you TCs nod your head in agreement.

Nikitas, since when has a member of the Greek Cypriot political establishment openly stated, without reservation, that they would be prepared to share power with the Turkish Cypriots on an equal and non-discriminatory basis ? Never, I think is the answer. Are you prepared to state it ? I suspect not, along with the vast majority of other Greek Cypriot users on this forum.

[Oracle]

You make even less sense if that were possible.

Obviously you are starting to worry and wish you had never set foot in the "trnc" ... so why don't you spend some time sorting out your "own house" ( ) .... before worrying about Turkey, huh?

[Oracle]

Before you can be progressive Muzzy, you must first be recognised ... So retrogressive is what you are stuck with!

[Magnus]

How about your mate Talat stands up and says:

'We the Turkish people of Cyprus recognise that we're living in an illegal regime on other people's property and it's about time we sorted all this stuff out. We would quite like a bit of peace over this whole issue and understand that the Turkish military presence is a major obstruction, so we want the Turkish army and settlers to please bugger off back where they came from so Cyprus can be sorted out by the Cypriots and not Turkey, Greece, or anyone else.'