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[halil]

Mehmet Ali Talat has said that the issue of starting talks on the essence of Cyprus problem would be on the agenda of his meeting with Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias.

The two leaders will meet next Tuesday to review the work being carried out by working groups and technical committees established to prepare the ground for fully-fledged negotiations to bring about a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem.

The meeting will be the second since the 21 March Agreement agreed between the two sides.

President Talat – who is in Istanbul for various contacts –was speaking at a program on Samanyolu Haber channel.

Talat said he believes in Mr Christofias’ sincerity on the start of negotiations but added that he isn’t sure whether the Greek Cypriot Leader will be successful or not.

Mr Talat reminded that it was decided on the 21st of March – when the two leaders held their first meeting – that the fully-fledged negotiations would start three months from that date but complained that Mr Christofias and his team have been stating that the start of talks depends on how much progress will be achieved by working groups and technical committees.

He also pointed out that the Greek Cypriot Leader and he reached agreement on a bi-zonal federation based on the political equality at their previous meeting on the 23rd of May.

Reminding that Britain and the Greek Cypriot Administration have signed a memorandum to repair their relations, he accused Mr Christofias of acting in cooperation with Britain to erode the agreement reached between the two sides in Cyprus.

Mr Talat noted that that issues on which working groups and technical committees reached agreement were announced on the 20th of June.

Mr Talat said that the Turkish Cypriot People feels the need for Turkey’s support because of the continuation of isolation.

`Greek Cypriots have been enjoying the support of Greece and the European Union. They unjustly usurped the `Republic of Cyprus` and the whole world sees this usurpation as `legitimate`. Their difficulty is that every single step that they would take would mean a concession` the President said.

Earlier, Mr Talat said any political instability that may emerge in Turkey could have a negative impact on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

The President also reiterated the Turkish Cypriot Side’s will to start the fully-edged negotiations and underlined the importance of protecting the rights and interest of the Turkish Cypriot People during the negotiations process.

Talat also pointed out that a political settlement on the island was also important for Turkey’s EU Accession Process.

[Magnus]

Reminding that Britain and the Greek Cypriot Administration have signed a memorandum to repair their relations, he accused Mr Christofias of acting in cooperation with Britain to erode the agreement reached between the two sides in Cyprus.

Didn't Christofias also sign an agreement with Spain this week? Does Mr Talat think that the Spanish are now going to be at the negotiating table too?

`Greek Cypriots have been enjoying the support of Greece and the European Union.

That's the joy of being a recognised state and a member of the EU. It's not a bad thing.

They unjustly usurped the `Republic of Cyprus` and the whole world sees this usurpation as `legitimate`.

I suppose the Turkish invasion had nothing to do with it?

Earlier, Mr Talat said any political instability that may emerge in Turkey could have a negative impact on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Isn't he supposed to be an elected leader with the authority to carry out decisions independantly of Turkey? If he's not a puppet then why should he care what happens in Turkey?

[RichardB]

halil wrote:
They unjustly usurped the `Republic of Cyprus` and the whole world sees this usurpation as `legitimate

I understand the meaning of ursurped to mean wrongfully siezed

How can a legally recognised government sieze itself Halil

[humanist]

halil

Talat said he believes in Mr Christofias’ sincerity on the start of negotiations but added that he isn’t sure whether the Greek Cypriot Leader will be successful or not.

Be successful at what? Christofias is not negotiating by himself for himself, he will be negotiating with Talat for Greek speaking Cypriors as Talat will be negotiating for Turkish speaking Cypriots.

The rest of the article from bayrak is full of shit because its full of contradictions and if you read it clearly it indicates that Turkey pulls the strings on this one and your puppet ain't got a voice.

If Talat is genuine aout negotiations he needs to side with europe and Christofias and piss the Turks off.

economic embargoes are the guarantee for the rest of Cypriots that our land is not going to be handed over to Turkey by Talat and his supporters

[RichardB]

Halil wrote

President Talat – who is in Istanbul for various contacts –was speaking at a program on Samanyolu Haber channel.

But the Council of Europe say

Cyprus : PACE ready to support negotiations under UN auspices

Strasbourg, 23.03.2008 - The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Lluís Maria de Puig, today welcomed the announcement by the Cypriot President and the Turkish Cypriot leader to resume talks on the reunification of the island.

Is Talat a leader or a president? or just a president in the eyes of the illegal republic?

Surely only one president per nation ?

[Magnus]

Halil wrote

President Talat – who is in Istanbul for various contacts –was speaking at a program on Samanyolu Haber channel.

But the Council of Europe say

Cyprus : PACE ready to support negotiations under UN auspices

Strasbourg, 23.03.2008 - The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Lluís Maria de Puig, today welcomed the announcement by the Cypriot President and the Turkish Cypriot leader to resume talks on the reunification of the island.

Is Talat a leader or a president? or just a president in the eyes of the illegal republic?

Surely only one president per nation ?

Ever notice how in all these Turkish articles Talat is a 'President' but Christofias is a 'Leader'?

[Viewpoint]

Halil wrote

President Talat – who is in Istanbul for various contacts –was speaking at a program on Samanyolu Haber channel.

But the Council of Europe say

Cyprus : PACE ready to support negotiations under UN auspices

Strasbourg, 23.03.2008 - The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Lluís Maria de Puig, today welcomed the announcement by the Cypriot President and the Turkish Cypriot leader to resume talks on the reunification of the island.

Is Talat a leader or a president? or just a president in the eyes of the illegal republic?

Surely only one president per nation ?

He is the president of the TRNC and therefore the elected leader of the TCs.

[RichardB]

Halil wrote

President Talat – who is in Istanbul for various contacts –was speaking at a program on Samanyolu Haber channel.

But the Council of Europe say

Cyprus : PACE ready to support negotiations under UN auspices

Strasbourg, 23.03.2008 - The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Lluís Maria de Puig, today welcomed the announcement by the Cypriot President and the Turkish Cypriot leader to resume talks on the reunification of the island.

Is Talat a leader or a president? or just a president in the eyes of the illegal republic?

Surely only one president per nation ?

Ever notice how in all these Turkish articles Talat is a 'President' but Christofias is a 'Leader'?

Now I get it T

The Likes of Halil and VP Read it much like

Cypriot President and the Turkish Cypriot leader

As though its just one person

Oh Dear shall I tell them or will you

[humanist]

just like am the president of my house

[RichardB]

He is the president of the TRNC and therefore the elected leader of the TCs.

So the COE are doing him a gross injustice by not adressing him as Mr President

Well I wouldnt be having that if I was you

In fact I'd be that pissed off I'd have to invade somewhere but I guess thats not your style