MrH wrote:Kikapu Wrote:
I do not see any contradictions in what he is saying really. In fact, he is reminding Turkey that time is running out for her to choose between the EU for her people and country OVER choosing northern part of Cyprus.!
You've missed the point Kikapu.
Christofias needs to realise that Northern Cyprus is a "
SEPERATE" state, no longer affiliated with the original ROC and will never be part of the current GC Controlled Republic of Cyprus. And, it's also very CLEAR that Christofias is feeling the
PRESSURE of his failed promises to his OWN people, the EU and to the UN prior to his self-excited so-called presidential position. He obviously promised more than he could ever deliver, where the EU is now taping him on the shoulder to start playing hard-ball. What he's saying is no different to what's being said since 1983 - but they are only words!
Turkey knows it will not, in the short term, be an EU member state. Turkey also obviously knows that it’s an
OVERALL UN SETTLEMENT of the CYPRUS problem that it must adhere to and NOT individual, non-signatory gestures. That is why nothing can ever come about of threatening to VETO Turkey's EU entry with minor, mechanical issues of the Cyprus problem such as the Varosha, Cease-fire line, removal of Turkish Troops and etc.
Christofias knows very well that the only way to achieve the goal of Turkish Troop removal is to sign a FAIR UN Settlement of the Cyprus issue based on an amicable FEDERAL solution of two states or to accept partition – this has been made clear to every GC political head since 1963!
This is not only new, its also being extremely tiresome and pointless. Christofias knows that, as long as an agreement is not reached under a UN Framework considering
ALL ASPECTS of the Cyprus issue, resolving parts of it with threats of Vetoing something Turkey doesn't have, and is not guaranteed, is as affective as an astray on a motorcycle.
You want Turkish Troops out - Sign on the dotted line....... Go back and speak to your leader about the rules of the Cyprus Settlement issue; from its inception stages back in 1963 through to its completion stage (if they should reach it!), and not by acting as half-rulers posing to represent the entire island of Cyprus.
That is why you will always lose at the negotiating table, that's why you almost lost with the Annan Plan scenarios and that’s why Christofias will ultimately hit a brick wall with his "Evolution" of the ROC idea as a federal plan.
The Greek Cypriots do have choices, but clearly their lack of foresight has brought us to where we are today - thank god! Continue with the good work and stop relying on fake position of overall responsibility that do not cover the "
Turkish Cypriot administration of the northern part of Island" - You've dragged the issue for so long now that even the
CIA have started saying it on their website!
Regards,
Mr H
