Oracle wrote:doesntmatter wrote:Oracle wrote:Cyprus has stepped in to assist in this first request from the New Pro-RoC President; to detain and search a ship bound for Syria ...The officials did note, however, that detaining the ship was part of a decision to respond to an American request.
"This was an opportunity to show the new U.S. administration that we are interested in closer ties," one source said. "We stopped the ship as a gesture to the United States."
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1060782.html
I wonder what favour we have requested, in return ....
Some more news about Obama's "request" who supposed to have "asked" the "RoC" to "assist".
It turns out that it is aRussian owned and "Cyprus" flagged ship carrying weapons from Iraq.
On one side the USA and on the other side the "RoC's" best friend, who'se side is the little "RoC" going to take?
Don't look good for the "RoC", does it?.Cyprus flagged ship causes state a headache
By STAFF REPORTER 01.FEB.09
The Government is taking all the necessary steps to overcome the issue of a Cypriot flagged ship, that has docked at Limassol Port, House President Marios Garoyian has said.
It has been reported that the Russian-owned ship is carrying arms that originated from Iran.
As a result, it was forced by an American military vessel to dock at Limassol Port.
Speaking here Sunday, Garoyian noted that the issue requires patience, and careful handlings.
“For that reason, I would not like to say in detail what has to be done”, he said, adding that “the less we talk about this issue in public, the better”.
“I know that the Government is making all the necessary moves. And not only the Government, but also several other people are trying to help in order the problem to be solved in the best possible way for Cyprus”, he added.
What is the problem with it being Cyprus Flagged? .... Everybody wants to fly the RoC Flag
And no problem about its Russian parentage or the request from the US.
We are the Darling of the New World Order ...
http://www.cyprus-forum.com/viewtopic.php?p=264136
We only have one ENEMY .... Turkey! The rest are lining up to do business with us, as EQUALS ... despite our "small" size.
Except for the 4 billion a year you losing by not being able to use Turkish ports....