BUSH AND GUL EXPRESS STRONG SUPPORT TO NEW PROCESS IN CYPRUS
The White House has said that President George W Bush and Turkish President Abdullah Gul discussed the Cyprus issue during a telephone conversation yesterday.
The White House Spokesperson Gordon Johndroe said that the two leaders expressed their strong support for the talks on a Cyprus settlement.
He said that the two leaders emphasized the importance of implementing a six-point ceasefire agreement reached between Georgia and Russia.
The two leaders also discussed efforts to improve Turkey's relations with Armenia, as well as the growing Turkish-Iraqi relationship.
They also discussed the importance of Iran agreeing to verifiably suspend enrichment.
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by halil » Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:11 pm
News from the northern Cyprus...........
Members of the Bi-Communal Peace Initiative have planted two olive saplings to express their support to the new negotiations launched by the two leaders today.
The saplings were planted at the ‘Peace Park’ near the Ledra Palace gate.
The Initiative, which will plant a sapling for each meeting to be held between the leaders, expressed the hope that a solution would be reached before the park is filled with saplings.
A member of the board of directors of the Initiative, Baris Oztoprak said that the event was held to show their support to the two leaders, adding that they are also in support of a bi-communal, bi-zonal federal solution based on the political equality of the two sides.
Also speaking, Costas Hrystodulidis – the head of the bi- communal Peace Initiative said that the aim of the event is to express their support to the leaders as Cypriot People.
He also voiced the hope that the two leaders will soon be able to find a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Members of the Bi-Communal Peace Initiative have planted two olive saplings to express their support to the new negotiations launched by the two leaders today.
The saplings were planted at the ‘Peace Park’ near the Ledra Palace gate.
The Initiative, which will plant a sapling for each meeting to be held between the leaders, expressed the hope that a solution would be reached before the park is filled with saplings.
A member of the board of directors of the Initiative, Baris Oztoprak said that the event was held to show their support to the two leaders, adding that they are also in support of a bi-communal, bi-zonal federal solution based on the political equality of the two sides.
Also speaking, Costas Hrystodulidis – the head of the bi- communal Peace Initiative said that the aim of the event is to express their support to the leaders as Cypriot People.
He also voiced the hope that the two leaders will soon be able to find a solution to the Cyprus problem.
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by halil » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:25 pm
PRESIDENT CALLED ON THE GREEK CYPRIOTS TO BE READY TO SHARE SOVEREIGNTY WITH THE TURKISH CYPRIOTS
President Mehmet Ali Talat has said that all contributions to be made within the solution will be benefited in the new process, adding that the objective is to strike a good deal.
President Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias launched the new negotiation process yesterday with the aim of bringing about a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem.
In an address to the nation broadcast live by Bayrak Television just hours after the launch of the new process, President Talat said he would be continuing the talks with full responsibility keeping the importance of a solution both for the Turkish Cypriot People and the world peace, in mind.
The President stressed that they wanted to bring a solution to the Cyprus problem and that they would work hard to achieve this objective.
“But a solution should protect the rights and gains of the Turkish Cypriot People. I will work hard in the new process to produce a `good solution plan` that will help us to protect and improve our rights and gains and to put it to a referendum` he noted.
The President also underlined the need to sit at the table with a constructive spirit and to show respect to the rights of the two peoples and said that it’s should be known very well that he didn’t intend to give up the rights of the Turkish Cypriot People.
Pointing out that Turkey will again be the biggest supporter of the Turkish Cypriots in the way to a just and lasting solution, he stated that cooperation and solidarity with Ankara will be continues in the light of this reality.
He noted that necessary measures should be taken to prevent a future solution from bringing the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots to a clashing point.
The President called on the people and civil society organizations to contribute actively to the new process.
In a call to the Greek Cypriot people, President of the Republic said that the Turkish Cypriot people wanted a solution but added that this didn’t mean that the Turkish Cypriots would accept Greek Cypriot rule over them.
Underling the need for the Greek Cypriots to be ready to share sovereignty with the Turkish Cypriot People in order to make Cyprus a common homeland, he called on them to work towards becoming a good example for the rest of the world instead of being afraid of bad examples in the world.
President Mehmet Ali Talat has said that all contributions to be made within the solution will be benefited in the new process, adding that the objective is to strike a good deal.
President Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias launched the new negotiation process yesterday with the aim of bringing about a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem.
In an address to the nation broadcast live by Bayrak Television just hours after the launch of the new process, President Talat said he would be continuing the talks with full responsibility keeping the importance of a solution both for the Turkish Cypriot People and the world peace, in mind.
The President stressed that they wanted to bring a solution to the Cyprus problem and that they would work hard to achieve this objective.
“But a solution should protect the rights and gains of the Turkish Cypriot People. I will work hard in the new process to produce a `good solution plan` that will help us to protect and improve our rights and gains and to put it to a referendum` he noted.
The President also underlined the need to sit at the table with a constructive spirit and to show respect to the rights of the two peoples and said that it’s should be known very well that he didn’t intend to give up the rights of the Turkish Cypriot People.
Pointing out that Turkey will again be the biggest supporter of the Turkish Cypriots in the way to a just and lasting solution, he stated that cooperation and solidarity with Ankara will be continues in the light of this reality.
He noted that necessary measures should be taken to prevent a future solution from bringing the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots to a clashing point.
The President called on the people and civil society organizations to contribute actively to the new process.
In a call to the Greek Cypriot people, President of the Republic said that the Turkish Cypriot people wanted a solution but added that this didn’t mean that the Turkish Cypriots would accept Greek Cypriot rule over them.
Underling the need for the Greek Cypriots to be ready to share sovereignty with the Turkish Cypriot People in order to make Cyprus a common homeland, he called on them to work towards becoming a good example for the rest of the world instead of being afraid of bad examples in the world.
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by halil » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:07 pm
News from the northern Cyprus.
Following the extraordinary session of the parliament today, leaders of political parties made evaluations on the new negotiations process.
The Leader of the Republican Turkish Party- Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer has said it was a fruitful meeting adding that everybody should work on to move the process forward.
Calling on people to stay calm against all the provocations by the Greek Cypriot Side, Mr Soyer said it should be the greatest duty of patriotism to take out the fetter from Turkey’s and Turkish Cypriot People’s foot.
The Leader of the Freedom and Reform Party Deputy Prime Minister – Foreign Minister Turgay Avci, for his part, expressed the belief that such exchange of views will be useful while the process is moving forward.
Mr Avci said his party has an endless support to Mr Talat during the negotiations process.
Also speaking, the Leader of the main opposition National Unity Party Tahsin Ertugruloglu said it is difficult to see new developments in the process due to the Greek Cypriot Side’s tactics raising difficulties.
Stressing that he does not have any hopes for the process, Mr Ertugruloglu maintained that the negotiations will be left half finished without any consequences.
DOWNER WILL HAVE CONTACTS IN THE TRNC TOMORROW
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Cyprus Alexander Downer who is in Cyprus for the launching of negotiations process will have contacts in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus tomorrow.
As part of his contacts, Mr Downer will meet leaders and representatives of political parties.
Today, Mr Downer had a series of contacts in South Cyprus.
PACE RAPPORTEUR CALLS ON THE TWO SIDES NOT TO MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REUNITE THE ISLAND
Joachim Horster, the rapporteur from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has said that the launch of negotiations between the two leaders in Cyprus was the best opportunity, which has appeared so far to end the division of the island.
This opportunity should not be missed` he said, in a statement.
Calling on the two sides to show the necessary determination to achieve success at the talks, he said the PACE was ready to extend any assistance needed to the parties.
A report prepared by the Rapporteur will be discussed at the Council at the end of the month and the two leaders in Cyprus will deliver speeches at the council.
Following the extraordinary session of the parliament today, leaders of political parties made evaluations on the new negotiations process.
The Leader of the Republican Turkish Party- Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer has said it was a fruitful meeting adding that everybody should work on to move the process forward.
Calling on people to stay calm against all the provocations by the Greek Cypriot Side, Mr Soyer said it should be the greatest duty of patriotism to take out the fetter from Turkey’s and Turkish Cypriot People’s foot.
The Leader of the Freedom and Reform Party Deputy Prime Minister – Foreign Minister Turgay Avci, for his part, expressed the belief that such exchange of views will be useful while the process is moving forward.
Mr Avci said his party has an endless support to Mr Talat during the negotiations process.
Also speaking, the Leader of the main opposition National Unity Party Tahsin Ertugruloglu said it is difficult to see new developments in the process due to the Greek Cypriot Side’s tactics raising difficulties.
Stressing that he does not have any hopes for the process, Mr Ertugruloglu maintained that the negotiations will be left half finished without any consequences.
DOWNER WILL HAVE CONTACTS IN THE TRNC TOMORROW
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Cyprus Alexander Downer who is in Cyprus for the launching of negotiations process will have contacts in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus tomorrow.
As part of his contacts, Mr Downer will meet leaders and representatives of political parties.
Today, Mr Downer had a series of contacts in South Cyprus.
PACE RAPPORTEUR CALLS ON THE TWO SIDES NOT TO MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REUNITE THE ISLAND
Joachim Horster, the rapporteur from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has said that the launch of negotiations between the two leaders in Cyprus was the best opportunity, which has appeared so far to end the division of the island.
This opportunity should not be missed` he said, in a statement.
Calling on the two sides to show the necessary determination to achieve success at the talks, he said the PACE was ready to extend any assistance needed to the parties.
A report prepared by the Rapporteur will be discussed at the Council at the end of the month and the two leaders in Cyprus will deliver speeches at the council.
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by halil » Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:13 pm
News from the Northern Cyprus.
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Cyprus Alexander Downer has said that the United Nations will do all it can to help the new process in Cyprus to be successful.
Mr Downer was speaking during a visit to Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer as part of contacts with leaders and representatives of Turkish Cypriot political parties.
`It has the potential to be successful`, the UN Envoy said, adding that, if the two sides reach an agreement, Cyprus would be an inspiration to the whole community that people can sit and resolve their differences in a friendly and peaceful way.
Referring to last Wednesday’s meeting between the two leaders, he said the positive atmosphere at the meeting gave him the optimism that the talks will be successful.
For his part, Prime Minister Soyer said that there is a bulk of work carried out on the Cyprus issue, which he said, should be used by the two leaders to bring an urgent solution to the Cyprus problem
The Premier expressed the hope that a settlement will soon be brought to the problem on the basis of UN parameters, adding that a solution should be a lasting one and acceptable for both sides.
He stated that the Cyprus problem should be solved within the framework of the vision express by the two leaders on the 23rd of May, which calls for the establishment of a Federal Cyprus where Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot constituent states will have political equality.
Praising the UN Envoy for making important contributions to world peace, he expressed his confidence that Mr Downer will do his best to bring a solution to the Cyprus problem under the aegis of the United Nations.
Later, he held discussions with the opposition Democrat Party Leader Serdar Denktash who told reporters during the meeting that all are hopeful for the best in Cyprus.
The DP Leader said that a new process – where the two sides are blaming each other for dynamiting the talks – has begun in Cyprus, expressing the belief that it would became clear in the middle of next year whether a settlement could be reached on the island or not.
He noted that the Turkish Cypriot Side has concerns over the new negotiations process.
The next stop of the UN Envoy was the main opposition National Unity Party’s headquarters where he met with the UBP Leader Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu.
Mr Downer also visited the headquarters of the Freedom and Reform Party and held discussions with the ÖRP Leader – deputy-Prime Minister Turgay Avcı.
In the afternoon, he will meet the Communal Democracy Party Leader Mehmet Çakıcı.
The UN Envoy is in Cyprus for the launch of the new negotiations process which was launched by President Mehmet Ali Talat and the Leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Christofias in his presence on Wednesday.
At the end of his discussions on the island, Mr Downer is expected to have further contacts on the Cyprus issue in Ankara, Athens, Brussels and London.
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Cyprus Alexander Downer has said that the United Nations will do all it can to help the new process in Cyprus to be successful.
Mr Downer was speaking during a visit to Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer as part of contacts with leaders and representatives of Turkish Cypriot political parties.
`It has the potential to be successful`, the UN Envoy said, adding that, if the two sides reach an agreement, Cyprus would be an inspiration to the whole community that people can sit and resolve their differences in a friendly and peaceful way.
Referring to last Wednesday’s meeting between the two leaders, he said the positive atmosphere at the meeting gave him the optimism that the talks will be successful.
For his part, Prime Minister Soyer said that there is a bulk of work carried out on the Cyprus issue, which he said, should be used by the two leaders to bring an urgent solution to the Cyprus problem
The Premier expressed the hope that a settlement will soon be brought to the problem on the basis of UN parameters, adding that a solution should be a lasting one and acceptable for both sides.
He stated that the Cyprus problem should be solved within the framework of the vision express by the two leaders on the 23rd of May, which calls for the establishment of a Federal Cyprus where Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot constituent states will have political equality.
Praising the UN Envoy for making important contributions to world peace, he expressed his confidence that Mr Downer will do his best to bring a solution to the Cyprus problem under the aegis of the United Nations.
Later, he held discussions with the opposition Democrat Party Leader Serdar Denktash who told reporters during the meeting that all are hopeful for the best in Cyprus.
The DP Leader said that a new process – where the two sides are blaming each other for dynamiting the talks – has begun in Cyprus, expressing the belief that it would became clear in the middle of next year whether a settlement could be reached on the island or not.
He noted that the Turkish Cypriot Side has concerns over the new negotiations process.
The next stop of the UN Envoy was the main opposition National Unity Party’s headquarters where he met with the UBP Leader Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu.
Mr Downer also visited the headquarters of the Freedom and Reform Party and held discussions with the ÖRP Leader – deputy-Prime Minister Turgay Avcı.
In the afternoon, he will meet the Communal Democracy Party Leader Mehmet Çakıcı.
The UN Envoy is in Cyprus for the launch of the new negotiations process which was launched by President Mehmet Ali Talat and the Leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Christofias in his presence on Wednesday.
At the end of his discussions on the island, Mr Downer is expected to have further contacts on the Cyprus issue in Ankara, Athens, Brussels and London.
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by halil » Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:20 pm
news from the northern Cyprus.
CHRISTOFIAS ‘SOLUTION ISN’T POSSIBLE IN 2008’
Just days after the launch of the new process in Cyprus, the Leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Christofias has repeated his well known views on the Cyprus problem, including the issue of guarantees.
Speaking at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Christofias claimed that it is time for the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots to get detached from their Motherlands, Turkey and Greece, both of which are guarantor powers according to 1960 agreements.
On implementing a solution, Christofias said that it would be
more difficult to implement the solution than to agree on.
Contrary to President Talat’s position, he expressed the view that the Cyprus problem cannot be solved within the year.
Replying to a question about the property issue, Christofias said that this will be one of the difficult issues during the direct talks with President Talat and said that it will be the second issue on the agenda of the talks, after governance.
Christofias also claimed that most of the Turkish-born TRNC citizens, whom he referred as “settlers”, would leave the island after a settlement.
CHRISTOFIAS ‘SOLUTION ISN’T POSSIBLE IN 2008’
Just days after the launch of the new process in Cyprus, the Leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Christofias has repeated his well known views on the Cyprus problem, including the issue of guarantees.
Speaking at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Christofias claimed that it is time for the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots to get detached from their Motherlands, Turkey and Greece, both of which are guarantor powers according to 1960 agreements.
On implementing a solution, Christofias said that it would be
more difficult to implement the solution than to agree on.
Contrary to President Talat’s position, he expressed the view that the Cyprus problem cannot be solved within the year.
Replying to a question about the property issue, Christofias said that this will be one of the difficult issues during the direct talks with President Talat and said that it will be the second issue on the agenda of the talks, after governance.
Christofias also claimed that most of the Turkish-born TRNC citizens, whom he referred as “settlers”, would leave the island after a settlement.
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by halil » Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:23 pm
A REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY WILL BE HELD FOR MARTYRS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE STRUGGLE
The 34th anniversary of the liberation of Yesilirmak village, at the westernmost point of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was celebrated with a special ceremony this afternoon.
Before that ceremony, martyrs who fell during the resistance put up against the Greek-Greek Cypriot onslaught in 1974 were remembered at the Martyrdom.
The main ceremony was held in front of the Ataturk Monument where speeches were delivered and poems were read to mark the significance of the day.
The ceremony ended with a parade.
Yesilirmak villagers celebrate the day as the ‘Resistance and Integration Day’, marking the anniversary of the day when the village had integrated into the Turkish Cypriot territory at the end of a struggle waged by Turkish Cypriots fighters; twenty days after the Turkish Peace Operation in 1974.
The 34th anniversary of the liberation of Yesilirmak village, at the westernmost point of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was celebrated with a special ceremony this afternoon.
Before that ceremony, martyrs who fell during the resistance put up against the Greek-Greek Cypriot onslaught in 1974 were remembered at the Martyrdom.
The main ceremony was held in front of the Ataturk Monument where speeches were delivered and poems were read to mark the significance of the day.
The ceremony ended with a parade.
Yesilirmak villagers celebrate the day as the ‘Resistance and Integration Day’, marking the anniversary of the day when the village had integrated into the Turkish Cypriot territory at the end of a struggle waged by Turkish Cypriots fighters; twenty days after the Turkish Peace Operation in 1974.
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by halil » Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:25 pm
News from the Northern Cyprus.
WASHINGTON IS IN FAVOUR OF A BI-COMMUNAL BI-ZONAL FEDERATION IN CYPRUS
The United States has reiterated that it favours the establishment of a bi-communal bizonal federation in Cyprus.
Washington’s policy was voiced by State Department spokesperson Robert Wood who said that the US will do its best to encourage any positive development in the negotiations process.
Welcoming the new process launched by the two leaders, he expressed the hope that the process will move forward.
Commenting on an earlier statement by President Mehmet Ali Talat that a solution could be brought within the year, he stated that the US wants to see a solution as soon as possible, but he added that this primarily depends on the progress to be achieved by the two sides in Cyprus.
WASHINGTON IS IN FAVOUR OF A BI-COMMUNAL BI-ZONAL FEDERATION IN CYPRUS
The United States has reiterated that it favours the establishment of a bi-communal bizonal federation in Cyprus.
Washington’s policy was voiced by State Department spokesperson Robert Wood who said that the US will do its best to encourage any positive development in the negotiations process.
Welcoming the new process launched by the two leaders, he expressed the hope that the process will move forward.
Commenting on an earlier statement by President Mehmet Ali Talat that a solution could be brought within the year, he stated that the US wants to see a solution as soon as possible, but he added that this primarily depends on the progress to be achieved by the two sides in Cyprus.
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by halil » Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:57 pm
news from the Northern Cyprus.
Turkish Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator with the EU Ali Babacan has called on the European Union to give support to President Mehmet Ali Talat during the negotiations process and make contact with him.
Mr Babacan who was in France’s city of Avingon for the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers met with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn.
The two men discussed the crisis in Caucasus, Turkey’s EU membership process and the Cyprus issue.
During the meeting, the EU Commissioner told Mr Babacan that he is appreciating Turkey’s policy it has been carrying recently in the region.
For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister said Turkey will continue to be in a constructive and supportive attitude during the newly launched negotiations process between President Talat and the Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias.
Turkish Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator with the EU Ali Babacan has called on the European Union to give support to President Mehmet Ali Talat during the negotiations process and make contact with him.
Mr Babacan who was in France’s city of Avingon for the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers met with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn.
The two men discussed the crisis in Caucasus, Turkey’s EU membership process and the Cyprus issue.
During the meeting, the EU Commissioner told Mr Babacan that he is appreciating Turkey’s policy it has been carrying recently in the region.
For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister said Turkey will continue to be in a constructive and supportive attitude during the newly launched negotiations process between President Talat and the Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias.
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