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PRESIDENT TALAT SENDS LETTER TO UNSC PROTESTING OIL EXPLORATION ACTIVIES BY GR CYPRIOT ADMINISTRATION

President Mehmet Ali Talat has sent a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon concerning oil and natural gas exploration activities being carried out by the Greek Cypriot Administration.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

The President said that the provocative activities, which were going on at a time when comprehensive negotiations were continuing, were part of the Greek Cypriot Side’s chronic efforts to settle the Cyprus Problem outside the framework of talks and to smear Turkey’s reputation.

Drawing attention to the fact that a sensitive issue like the jurisdiction of continental shelf had been an important aspect of negotiations carried out in 2004, the President said that Annan Plan had envisaged settling the issue following a solution to the Cyprus Problem.

He said the Greek Cypriot Administration which claimed to be the sole government on the island but only represented the Greek Cypriots had no authority to carry out such exploration or negotiate international treaties.

Pointing out that the issue was not only limited to Cyprus, President Talat said that neighboring Turkey too had legal rights and interests over the Eastern Mediterranean.

Also touching upon a letter of protest sent by the Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias to the UN Chief accusing Turkish warships of harassing exploration ships, the President said that such accusations were baseless and did not reflect the truth.

Pointing out that the Greek Cypriot Administration had signed territorial water limitation agreements with Egypt in 2003 and Lebanon in 2007, President Talat said that Turkish Cypriots had objected to this on the grounds that it had “violated their legal rights in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

The President also pointed out that the Greek Cypriot Side’s activities were a violation of international law.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

Let me guess. Talat sent this complaint to Ban Ki Moon as a President of the TC's and the "trnc" to complain about the rights of the TC's in the 1960 constitution.

I did not know, that 1960 constitution gave Talat a Presidency over anything or anyone.

All the rest of his complaints are just too funny to respond to in "Cyprus Problem". Perhaps we can move this page to the "Jokes" section.

But still you agree with the "RoC" and their so called presidency..

Please point out where in the constitution it allows the Greeks to rule on their own...What a bloody hypocrite you are!!!!

[Kikapu]

PRESIDENT TALAT SENDS LETTER TO UNSC PROTESTING OIL EXPLORATION ACTIVIES BY GR CYPRIOT ADMINISTRATION

President Mehmet Ali Talat has sent a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon concerning oil and natural gas exploration activities being carried out by the Greek Cypriot Administration.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

The President said that the provocative activities, which were going on at a time when comprehensive negotiations were continuing, were part of the Greek Cypriot Side’s chronic efforts to settle the Cyprus Problem outside the framework of talks and to smear Turkey’s reputation.

Drawing attention to the fact that a sensitive issue like the jurisdiction of continental shelf had been an important aspect of negotiations carried out in 2004, the President said that Annan Plan had envisaged settling the issue following a solution to the Cyprus Problem.

He said the Greek Cypriot Administration which claimed to be the sole government on the island but only represented the Greek Cypriots had no authority to carry out such exploration or negotiate international treaties.

Pointing out that the issue was not only limited to Cyprus, President Talat said that neighboring Turkey too had legal rights and interests over the Eastern Mediterranean.

Also touching upon a letter of protest sent by the Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias to the UN Chief accusing Turkish warships of harassing exploration ships, the President said that such accusations were baseless and did not reflect the truth.

Pointing out that the Greek Cypriot Administration had signed territorial water limitation agreements with Egypt in 2003 and Lebanon in 2007, President Talat said that Turkish Cypriots had objected to this on the grounds that it had “violated their legal rights in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

The President also pointed out that the Greek Cypriot Side’s activities were a violation of international law.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

Let me guess. Talat sent this complaint to Ban Ki Moon as a President of the TC's and the "trnc" to complain about the rights of the TC's in the 1960 constitution.

I did not know, that 1960 constitution gave Talat a Presidency over anything or anyone.

All the rest of his complaints are just too funny to respond to in "Cyprus Problem". Perhaps we can move this page to the "Jokes" section.

But still you agree with the "RoC" and their so called presidency..

Please point out where in the constitution it allows the Greeks to rule on their own...What a bloody hypocrite you are!!!!

Nowhere is the answer, Zan, but if part of the team refuses to play on the field with your team, you don't just cancel the game if you think you can finish the game without those refusing to play. They cannot refuse to play in the team for 30+ years, or even recognise the team, then complain that the remaining players are continuing to play, because the world has said that they can play, and as it happens, the remaining players actually winning the games without those who are refusing to participate.! The governing bodies (UN, EU) has said that the team can play with fewer players, and so that's what the team has done, even though the places of the players who are refusing to play, has not been filled in by other players, and that their places are there to return to.!

So Zan, what do you think those sitting on the sideline for 30+ years should do to be part of the team.?

How about if they asked to be reinstated back in the team. It will also be a nice gesture if the team also asked the sidelined players to re-join the team, but either way, it will mean however, that they will need to recognise the team as being the only one in Cyprus and be loyal players in the future. Anything short of these simple tasks, will mean they will be staying on the sidelines for a very long time, and making complaints from the sideline will not be heard by the governing bodies (UN, EU).

[Kifeas]

PRESIDENT TALAT SENDS LETTER TO UNSC PROTESTING OIL EXPLORATION ACTIVIES BY GR CYPRIOT ADMINISTRATION

President Mehmet Ali Talat has sent a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon concerning oil and natural gas exploration activities being carried out by the Greek Cypriot Administration.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

The President said that the provocative activities, which were going on at a time when comprehensive negotiations were continuing, were part of the Greek Cypriot Side’s chronic efforts to settle the Cyprus Problem outside the framework of talks and to smear Turkey’s reputation.

Drawing attention to the fact that a sensitive issue like the jurisdiction of continental shelf had been an important aspect of negotiations carried out in 2004, the President said that Annan Plan had envisaged settling the issue following a solution to the Cyprus Problem.

He said the Greek Cypriot Administration which claimed to be the sole government on the island but only represented the Greek Cypriots had no authority to carry out such exploration or negotiate international treaties.

Pointing out that the issue was not only limited to Cyprus, President Talat said that neighboring Turkey too had legal rights and interests over the Eastern Mediterranean.

Also touching upon a letter of protest sent by the Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias to the UN Chief accusing Turkish warships of harassing exploration ships, the President said that such accusations were baseless and did not reflect the truth.

Pointing out that the Greek Cypriot Administration had signed territorial water limitation agreements with Egypt in 2003 and Lebanon in 2007, President Talat said that Turkish Cypriots had objected to this on the grounds that it had “violated their legal rights in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

The President also pointed out that the Greek Cypriot Side’s activities were a violation of international law.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

Let me guess. Talat sent this complaint to Ban Ki Moon as a President of the TC's and the "trnc" to complain about the rights of the TC's in the 1960 constitution.

I did not know, that 1960 constitution gave Talat a Presidency over anything or anyone.

All the rest of his complaints are just too funny to respond to in "Cyprus Problem". Perhaps we can move this page to the "Jokes" section.

I suppose the confusion results from the fact that Talat is a graduate of a Turkish "university," in which they tend to learn a slightly different version of logic to that of the rest of the world!

Their motto runs as: “what is mine is mine, and what is yours is mine too!”

[zan]

PRESIDENT TALAT SENDS LETTER TO UNSC PROTESTING OIL EXPLORATION ACTIVIES BY GR CYPRIOT ADMINISTRATION

President Mehmet Ali Talat has sent a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon concerning oil and natural gas exploration activities being carried out by the Greek Cypriot Administration.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

The President said that the provocative activities, which were going on at a time when comprehensive negotiations were continuing, were part of the Greek Cypriot Side’s chronic efforts to settle the Cyprus Problem outside the framework of talks and to smear Turkey’s reputation.

Drawing attention to the fact that a sensitive issue like the jurisdiction of continental shelf had been an important aspect of negotiations carried out in 2004, the President said that Annan Plan had envisaged settling the issue following a solution to the Cyprus Problem.

He said the Greek Cypriot Administration which claimed to be the sole government on the island but only represented the Greek Cypriots had no authority to carry out such exploration or negotiate international treaties.

Pointing out that the issue was not only limited to Cyprus, President Talat said that neighboring Turkey too had legal rights and interests over the Eastern Mediterranean.

Also touching upon a letter of protest sent by the Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias to the UN Chief accusing Turkish warships of harassing exploration ships, the President said that such accusations were baseless and did not reflect the truth.

Pointing out that the Greek Cypriot Administration had signed territorial water limitation agreements with Egypt in 2003 and Lebanon in 2007, President Talat said that Turkish Cypriots had objected to this on the grounds that it had “violated their legal rights in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

The President also pointed out that the Greek Cypriot Side’s activities were a violation of international law.

In his letter to the UN Secretary General, President Mehmet Ali Talat stated that ongoing oil exploration activities off the coast of Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot Administration was a gross violation of the fundamental Turkish Cypriot rights and interests stemming from the 1960 Cyprus constitution.

Let me guess. Talat sent this complaint to Ban Ki Moon as a President of the TC's and the "trnc" to complain about the rights of the TC's in the 1960 constitution.

I did not know, that 1960 constitution gave Talat a Presidency over anything or anyone.

All the rest of his complaints are just too funny to respond to in "Cyprus Problem". Perhaps we can move this page to the "Jokes" section.

But still you agree with the "RoC" and their so called presidency..

Please point out where in the constitution it allows the Greeks to rule on their own...What a bloody hypocrite you are!!!!

Nowhere is the answer, Zan, but if part of the team refuses to play on the field with your team, you don't just cancel the game if you think you can finish the game without those refusing to play. They cannot refuse to play in the team for 30+ years, or even recognise the team, then complain that the remaining players are continuing to play, because the world has said that they can play, and as it happens, the remaining players actually winning the games without those who are refusing to participate.! The governing bodies (UN, EU) has said that the team can play with fewer players, and so that's what the team has done, even though the places of the players who are refusing to play, has not been filled in by other players, and that their places are there to return to.!

So Zan, what do you think those sitting on the sideline for 30+ years should do to be part of the team.?

How about if they asked to be reinstated back in the team. It will also be a nice gesture if the team also asked the sidelined players to re-join the team, but either way, it will mean however, that they will need to recognise the team as being the only one in Cyprus and be loyal players in the future. Anything short of these simple tasks, will mean they will be staying on the sidelines for a very long time, and making complaints from the sideline will not be heard by the governing bodies (UN, EU).

The team rules have been changed by a hostile so called management. Do you really expect us to give up what little we have left and fight again from the start with a distinct disadvantage? Have no say at the top?

I have seen business partners act so stupidly and the loser get nothing.....

[Oracle]

LNG talks with Gazprom raise heat on Cyprus

By Kerin Hope in Athens and Delphine Strauss in Ankara

Published: December 7 2008 18:48 | Last updated: December 7 2008 18:48

Greek Cypriot talks on buying liquefied natural gas from Gazprom have added to tension with Turkey over their search for offshore oil and gas in contested areas of the Mediterranean.

The Nicosia government is preparing to build Cyprus’s first LNG terminal in order to reduce reliance on imported oil products. At a later date, Cyprus, which began discussions with Russia’s Gazprom natural gas monopoly this week, plans to start trading gas with neighbouring countries.

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Exploration rights in these areas have already been agreed with Egypt and Lebanon, and talks are under way with Syria for a similar agreement.

A second round of bids for 11 offshore exploration blocks will be held early next year.

However, the Greek Cypriot moves have soured the atmosphere at talks with the Turkish Cypriots on reunifying the island and triggered a robust response from Turkey.

The Nicosia government complained to the UN last month that a Turkish warship harassed two research vessels off the southern coast.

Turkey says the Greek Cypriots have no right to explore for oil or gas before reaching a settlement with Turkish Cypriot authorities on the status of the island.

Until then there can be no decision on maritime jurisdiction, Ankara argues.

Burak Ozugergin, spokesman at the Turkish foreign ministry, described the Greek Cypriot decision to send out exploration vessels as ”adventurous”, adding “this is not the time to do business like that”.

Greek Cypriots lack a naval force to patrol the waters off Cyprus. Greece is unwilling to raise the stakes in its own dispute with Turkey over oil rights in the Aegean by sending warships to Cyprus.

But Antonis Paschalides, trade and energy minister, said the research ships would “continue and shortly complete their exploration programme as planned”.

Mehmet Ali Talat, the Turkish Cypriot leader, sharply criticised an economic co-operation agreement signed during a visit to Moscow last month by President Demetris Christofias, who heads a coalition government. “It has no binding power,” he said.

Mr Paschalides discussed gas purchases with Gazprom officials during the visit.

A deal to supply a re-gasification terminal on Cyprus would give the Russian state-controlled gas company access to several new markets in the east Mediterranean.

Gazprom has no LNG of its own yet but is acquiring gas carriers and is trading cargoes to gain experience before the planned start of production in 2014 at the Shtokman field off northern Russia.

Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2008

[zan]

Perhaps Chris is going for an agreed partition after all.......

[Oracle]

Perhaps Chris is going for an agreed partition after all.......

Yes Turkey gets all you lot, and we get back our whole RoC .....

[zan]

Perhaps Chris is going for an agreed partition after all.......

Yes Turkey gets all you lot, and we get back our whole RoC .....

You've got the whole "RoC"........And we got the whole TRNC.........If you meant to say Cyprus then I am afraid you never had that in the whole.....You tried but it never worked.

[Nikitas]

Kerin Hope doing what she does best.