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News from the north
by halil » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:19 am
News from the Northern Cyprus ,
President Talat goes to EU capitol Today to have talks with Olli Rehn .
he will also meet European Parilimenteries representives .
He will also give seminar at European Policy Centre about last events in Cyprus problem.
Talat will return to cyprus 10th september evening from the contacts with EU members representives.
President Talat goes to EU capitol Today to have talks with Olli Rehn .
he will also meet European Parilimenteries representives .
He will also give seminar at European Policy Centre about last events in Cyprus problem.
Talat will return to cyprus 10th september evening from the contacts with EU members representives.
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by pantheman » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:27 am
halil wrote:News from the Northern Cyprus ,
President Talat goes to EU capitol Today to have talks with Olli Rehn .
he will also meet European Parilimenteries representives .
He will also give seminar at European Policy Centre about last events in Cyprus problem.
Talat will return to cyprus 10th september evening from the contacts with EU members representives.
Correction, that should have read 'Mr Talat', as a president would imply a recognised country and there is none such in the North of the RoC, except for the RoC.
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by halil » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:29 pm
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DOWNER IS HOLDING CONTACTS IN GREECE AND TURKEY AHEAD OF THIS WEEK’S LEADERS’ MEETING IN CYPRUS
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advisor for Cyprus Alexander Downer has expressed the hope that the new process launched in Cyprus will end with an agreement.
Mr Downer was speaking to reporters at the end of his discussions in Athens where he met with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni.
`We are at the beginning, not the end. Differences are to be expected at the beginning.
That’s why negotiations take place` the UN Envoy said, adding that they hope to reach a point of agreement.
Replying to a question on Greek Cypriot Leader’s position that Greece and Turkey should step down as guarantor powers, he said `that’s Mr.Christofias’ position, the Turkish Cypriot Side has a different position and that is one of the items of negotiation`.
Downer – who is to hold further discussions on the Cyprus issue in Ankara – said `I did not came here to say a lot, but, to hear and record the views and experience of the Greek Side, adding that he would also record the views and the issues put forward by Turkey during his stay in the Turkish capital.
He is expected to meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Foreign Minister Ali Babacan.
He will return to Cyprus on Wednesday to attend the next meeting to be held between President Mehmet Ali Talat and the Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias who are to meet on Thursday to continue their talks.
The new negotiation process was launched by the two leaders last Wednesday with the aim of bringing about a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem.
Later this month, Mr. Downer is expected to meet the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon in New York.
DOWNER IS HOLDING CONTACTS IN GREECE AND TURKEY AHEAD OF THIS WEEK’S LEADERS’ MEETING IN CYPRUS
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advisor for Cyprus Alexander Downer has expressed the hope that the new process launched in Cyprus will end with an agreement.
Mr Downer was speaking to reporters at the end of his discussions in Athens where he met with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni.
`We are at the beginning, not the end. Differences are to be expected at the beginning.
That’s why negotiations take place` the UN Envoy said, adding that they hope to reach a point of agreement.
Replying to a question on Greek Cypriot Leader’s position that Greece and Turkey should step down as guarantor powers, he said `that’s Mr.Christofias’ position, the Turkish Cypriot Side has a different position and that is one of the items of negotiation`.
Downer – who is to hold further discussions on the Cyprus issue in Ankara – said `I did not came here to say a lot, but, to hear and record the views and experience of the Greek Side, adding that he would also record the views and the issues put forward by Turkey during his stay in the Turkish capital.
He is expected to meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Foreign Minister Ali Babacan.
He will return to Cyprus on Wednesday to attend the next meeting to be held between President Mehmet Ali Talat and the Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias who are to meet on Thursday to continue their talks.
The new negotiation process was launched by the two leaders last Wednesday with the aim of bringing about a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem.
Later this month, Mr. Downer is expected to meet the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon in New York.
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by halil » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:31 pm
News from the Northern Cyprus
GOVERNANCE AND POWER SHARING WILL BE DISCUSSED AT TALAT-CHRISTOFIAS MEETING
Leaders will meet tomorrow to continue their discussions within the framework of the new process launched on the 3rd of September.
Governance and power sharing” will be discussed at the meeting which will take place at a building allocated for the talks near the old Nicosia Airport in the UN-controlled buffer zone.
The leaders will carry the negotiations with 5-member teams.
The Turkish Cypriot Side said it is determined to work in full capacity and to show flexibility at the talks when necessary.
Meanwhile, an action will be staged by the ‘YES NOW’ magazine at the Kucukkaymakli roundabout in North Nicosia , in the morning to express support to the two leaders.
Another action will be held in South Cyprus by the Open the Gates Initiative who will call on the leaders to open the Yesilirmak Barricade.
GOVERNANCE AND POWER SHARING WILL BE DISCUSSED AT TALAT-CHRISTOFIAS MEETING
Leaders will meet tomorrow to continue their discussions within the framework of the new process launched on the 3rd of September.
Governance and power sharing” will be discussed at the meeting which will take place at a building allocated for the talks near the old Nicosia Airport in the UN-controlled buffer zone.
The leaders will carry the negotiations with 5-member teams.
The Turkish Cypriot Side said it is determined to work in full capacity and to show flexibility at the talks when necessary.
Meanwhile, an action will be staged by the ‘YES NOW’ magazine at the Kucukkaymakli roundabout in North Nicosia , in the morning to express support to the two leaders.
Another action will be held in South Cyprus by the Open the Gates Initiative who will call on the leaders to open the Yesilirmak Barricade.
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by halil » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:38 pm
ONCE MORE TALAT CALLS ON GREEK CYPRIOT LEADER TO STOP ISSUING MESSAGES THROUGH THE PRESS
İ think GC leader didn't like the phone .... the phone was giving to GC's leader at 3rd september meeting just to remind him that they should have red phone lines between them to talk when it is needed ... not to talk by press .... i think i tald to much ... lets and see the news ,what else he said ......
President Mehmet Ali Talat has called on the Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias to speak to himself, not to the press.
“If you want something tell me, not to the press. I will do the same` I told Christofias but I could not convince him` the President said while delivering a speech at the European Policy Centre, a Brussels-based think-tank.
This will make negotiations more difficult and harm bi-communal relations," President Talat warned.
Mr Talat expressed his hope to get results from full-fledged talks with determination and good will even though the two parties had different “A settlement should not take a long time. The problem has continues long enough. Time is not on the side of settlement," he said.
The President stated that he had proposed to set the end of 2008 as a target to conclude the talks but said that this was rejected by the Greek Cypriot Side.
Pointing out that all aspects of the Cyprus problem are known very well by the United Nations, he underlined importance of not making any concessions of political equality and expressed his expectation from the European Union to encourage the Greek Cypriot administration for a solution.
Responding to a question on the Turkish Army’s position towards a solution in Cyprus, Mr Talat said "all Turkish institutions are supporting a solution. Some of them may have concerns. Turkish Cypriots will not accept any settlement if it does not include the support and guarantee of Turkey,".
The President pointed out that the number of troops to stay in Cyprus after a solution would be discussed at the negotiations but said that TRNC was backing a reduction in the current number of troops in the island in case of a peace deal.
He reminded that the 1960 Agreements foresaw a symbolic force in Cyprus, 650 Turkish and 950 Greek soldiers.
Asked whether the Turkish Peace Forces could be replaced by a UN or EU force, the President reminded that the UN and British soldiers had been tasked to protect peace on the island but that bitter experiences had been faced as both failed in protecting peace.
`So, it is not right to demand such a thing from the Turkish Cypriots`, he noted.
Yesterday, President Talat met with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and permanent representatives of some EU states.
İ think GC leader didn't like the phone .... the phone was giving to GC's leader at 3rd september meeting just to remind him that they should have red phone lines between them to talk when it is needed ... not to talk by press .... i think i tald to much ... lets and see the news ,what else he said ......
President Mehmet Ali Talat has called on the Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias to speak to himself, not to the press.
“If you want something tell me, not to the press. I will do the same` I told Christofias but I could not convince him` the President said while delivering a speech at the European Policy Centre, a Brussels-based think-tank.
This will make negotiations more difficult and harm bi-communal relations," President Talat warned.
Mr Talat expressed his hope to get results from full-fledged talks with determination and good will even though the two parties had different “A settlement should not take a long time. The problem has continues long enough. Time is not on the side of settlement," he said.
The President stated that he had proposed to set the end of 2008 as a target to conclude the talks but said that this was rejected by the Greek Cypriot Side.
Pointing out that all aspects of the Cyprus problem are known very well by the United Nations, he underlined importance of not making any concessions of political equality and expressed his expectation from the European Union to encourage the Greek Cypriot administration for a solution.
Responding to a question on the Turkish Army’s position towards a solution in Cyprus, Mr Talat said "all Turkish institutions are supporting a solution. Some of them may have concerns. Turkish Cypriots will not accept any settlement if it does not include the support and guarantee of Turkey,".
The President pointed out that the number of troops to stay in Cyprus after a solution would be discussed at the negotiations but said that TRNC was backing a reduction in the current number of troops in the island in case of a peace deal.
He reminded that the 1960 Agreements foresaw a symbolic force in Cyprus, 650 Turkish and 950 Greek soldiers.
Asked whether the Turkish Peace Forces could be replaced by a UN or EU force, the President reminded that the UN and British soldiers had been tasked to protect peace on the island but that bitter experiences had been faced as both failed in protecting peace.
`So, it is not right to demand such a thing from the Turkish Cypriots`, he noted.
Yesterday, President Talat met with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and permanent representatives of some EU states.
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by halil » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:43 pm
News from northern Cyprus ...............
DOWNER WILL ATTEND WEDNESDAY’S TALAT-CHRISTOFIAS MEETING IN CYPRUS
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advisor for Cyprus Alexander Downer is returning back to Cyprus at the end of his discussions in Athens and Ankara.
Tomorrow, the UN Envoy will attend the meeting to be held between President Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias who will meet for the second time since the launch of the new process.
Earlier today, the UN Envoy met with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan.
He arrived in the Turkish capital last night following his discussions in Athens where he met with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni.
BABACAN SAYS HE IS HOPEFUL FOR A SETTLEMENT IN CYPRUS
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan has expressed the hope that the new round of negotiations would bring a solution to the Cyprus problem.
In a televised interview with the NTV News Channel, Mr
Babacan said, "both Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus display their willingness for a comprehensive solution. Although the new leader and the new government of the Greek Cypriot administration make pro-solution statements, they have not yet taken any concrete steps”.
Explaining that it hasn’t been possible up to now to test whether Mr Christofias is sincere in his position, he said `but Mr Talat and the AKP Government were tested and they passed this exam in 2004 by showing their will`.
It seems that the leaders have found a common ground now` he said, adding that there is a window of opportunity for a solution in Cyprus.
Asked about Turkey's status as a guarantor state, Babacan stressed that the Treaties of Guarantee and Alliance are not subjects for negotiations.
“The Cyprus issue is also regarded as an issue concerning the security, stability and peace in eastern Mediterranean. Turkey's function as a guarantor power is essential for security and stability in eastern Mediterranean.", he said, adding that the continuation of Turkey’s position is very important.
DOWNER WILL ATTEND WEDNESDAY’S TALAT-CHRISTOFIAS MEETING IN CYPRUS
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advisor for Cyprus Alexander Downer is returning back to Cyprus at the end of his discussions in Athens and Ankara.
Tomorrow, the UN Envoy will attend the meeting to be held between President Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias who will meet for the second time since the launch of the new process.
Earlier today, the UN Envoy met with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan.
He arrived in the Turkish capital last night following his discussions in Athens where he met with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni.
BABACAN SAYS HE IS HOPEFUL FOR A SETTLEMENT IN CYPRUS
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan has expressed the hope that the new round of negotiations would bring a solution to the Cyprus problem.
In a televised interview with the NTV News Channel, Mr
Babacan said, "both Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus display their willingness for a comprehensive solution. Although the new leader and the new government of the Greek Cypriot administration make pro-solution statements, they have not yet taken any concrete steps”.
Explaining that it hasn’t been possible up to now to test whether Mr Christofias is sincere in his position, he said `but Mr Talat and the AKP Government were tested and they passed this exam in 2004 by showing their will`.
It seems that the leaders have found a common ground now` he said, adding that there is a window of opportunity for a solution in Cyprus.
Asked about Turkey's status as a guarantor state, Babacan stressed that the Treaties of Guarantee and Alliance are not subjects for negotiations.
“The Cyprus issue is also regarded as an issue concerning the security, stability and peace in eastern Mediterranean. Turkey's function as a guarantor power is essential for security and stability in eastern Mediterranean.", he said, adding that the continuation of Turkey’s position is very important.
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by halil » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:41 pm
News from the Northern Cyprus.
President Mehmet Ali Talat and the Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias have met for substantive talks on the Cyprus issue.
Governance and power-sharing were the main topic of today’s meeting which began at 10.00 o’clock at the old Lefkosa Airport in the UN-controlled buffer zone.
5-member teams from both sides also attended the talks between the two leaders.
Reading out a brief statement at the end of the meeting, the UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer said that the two leaders have agreed not to make any statements after their meetings.
Calling today’s discussions as fruitful, the UN Envoy said that the next meeting between the two leaders will be held on the 18th of September when they will continue their discussions on governance and power sharing.
Responding to a question, he said that no timeframe has been set for the conclusion of the negotiations.
He also noted that the next topic to be discussed is property issue.
The two leaders met last Wednesday for the ceremonial launch of the new process aiming at a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.
Speaking in Brussels yesterday, President Talat said the Turkish Cypriot Side is determined to work hard to bring about a settlement to the Cyprus problem.
Mr Talat expressed his hope to get results from full-fledged talks with determination and good will even though the two parties had different views.
“A settlement should not take a long time. The problem has continued long enough` he said warning that time is not on the side of settlement.
President Mehmet Ali Talat and the Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias have met for substantive talks on the Cyprus issue.
Governance and power-sharing were the main topic of today’s meeting which began at 10.00 o’clock at the old Lefkosa Airport in the UN-controlled buffer zone.
5-member teams from both sides also attended the talks between the two leaders.
Reading out a brief statement at the end of the meeting, the UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer said that the two leaders have agreed not to make any statements after their meetings.
Calling today’s discussions as fruitful, the UN Envoy said that the next meeting between the two leaders will be held on the 18th of September when they will continue their discussions on governance and power sharing.
Responding to a question, he said that no timeframe has been set for the conclusion of the negotiations.
He also noted that the next topic to be discussed is property issue.
The two leaders met last Wednesday for the ceremonial launch of the new process aiming at a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.
Speaking in Brussels yesterday, President Talat said the Turkish Cypriot Side is determined to work hard to bring about a settlement to the Cyprus problem.
Mr Talat expressed his hope to get results from full-fledged talks with determination and good will even though the two parties had different views.
“A settlement should not take a long time. The problem has continued long enough` he said warning that time is not on the side of settlement.
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by halil » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:48 pm
ERTUGRULOGLU `IMPORTANT CONCESSION WERE MADE`
The Leader of the main opposition National Unity Party Tahsin Ertugruloglu has claimed that important concessions have been made in the negotiations process.
The UBP leader said that the talks between the two sides started long ago and that the current process was not a new one.
He said that some circles were pumping hope for solution in spite of big differences between the positions of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaderships.
Accusing the Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias of touring the world to get more support and strengthen their hand at the negotiations table, he said `this is reflecting the fact that the real objective of Christofias is not to bring about a balanced and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem, but, is to pull the Turkish Side to the point it wants by using its so-called status as the government`.
Pointing out that the two leaders were to discuss governance and power-sharing at today’s talks, he said that these issues were very important as they included sovereignty and political equality.
The Leader of the main opposition National Unity Party Tahsin Ertugruloglu has claimed that important concessions have been made in the negotiations process.
The UBP leader said that the talks between the two sides started long ago and that the current process was not a new one.
He said that some circles were pumping hope for solution in spite of big differences between the positions of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaderships.
Accusing the Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias of touring the world to get more support and strengthen their hand at the negotiations table, he said `this is reflecting the fact that the real objective of Christofias is not to bring about a balanced and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem, but, is to pull the Turkish Side to the point it wants by using its so-called status as the government`.
Pointing out that the two leaders were to discuss governance and power-sharing at today’s talks, he said that these issues were very important as they included sovereignty and political equality.
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by halil » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:01 pm
News from the Northern Cyprus
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer has said that the UN will do all it can to help bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem but stressed that the problem could only be solved by the two leaders.
Mr Downer was speaking at a press conference at the Ledra Palace in the buffer zone today.
He briefed journalists about his contacts in both sides of the island, Turkey and Greece as well as the meeting that took place between President Mehmet Ali Talat and the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Dimitris Hristofias yesterday.
Mr. Downer said “Governance and power sharing were discussed during the meeting and the atmosphere was great, and the negotiations were held in a friendly atmosphere’.
He said ‘were going to have good days and bad days, but there is a negotiations process in front of us, and I am accustomed to hard times, but it can be overcome.’
Downer said he was impressed with the efforts made by the two sides and he told journalists that he will be informing the United Nations Security Council on the progress that has been made.
Refrained from making any comments about what happened during the negotiations table he said the most important thing at this stage is to bring peace to the island, and I will do everything I can to help the process.
The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer has said that the UN will do all it can to help bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem but stressed that the problem could only be solved by the two leaders.
Mr Downer was speaking at a press conference at the Ledra Palace in the buffer zone today.
He briefed journalists about his contacts in both sides of the island, Turkey and Greece as well as the meeting that took place between President Mehmet Ali Talat and the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Dimitris Hristofias yesterday.
Mr. Downer said “Governance and power sharing were discussed during the meeting and the atmosphere was great, and the negotiations were held in a friendly atmosphere’.
He said ‘were going to have good days and bad days, but there is a negotiations process in front of us, and I am accustomed to hard times, but it can be overcome.’
Downer said he was impressed with the efforts made by the two sides and he told journalists that he will be informing the United Nations Security Council on the progress that has been made.
Refrained from making any comments about what happened during the negotiations table he said the most important thing at this stage is to bring peace to the island, and I will do everything I can to help the process.
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