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[halil]

President Mehmet Ali Talat has said that the negotiation process has successfully been proceeding and that he wanted to reach an agreement and to submit it to the approval of the people before the Presidential elections in 2010.

Mr Talat briefed members of the Society of the Martyrs’ Families and the Disabled War Veterans on the course of the negotiation process in Cyprus.

Pointing out that a different situation exists and a different process is being conducted in Cyprus, the President said his aim was to reach a strong agreement as he knew the concerns and views of the martyrs’ families, who he said, had suffered a lot in establishing today’s positive conditions.

`A `strong peace` means the prevention of the repetition of the bitter experiences of the past, the protection of the right to live free, which the Turkish Cypriots gained, and the lifting of isolation` he said.

The President stated that great importance has been attached to the `Governance and Power Sharing`, which he said, was the main reason behind the sufferings of the people.

`This is because it was the reason behind the Cyprus problem and the struggle waged by our martyrs`, the President noted.

Reminding that discussions on this topic lasted more than 4 mouths, he said `we explained the Turkish Cypriots’ sensitivities and what is important for us. The gap between the positions of the two sides narrowed on some issues while some remained same. But, the two sides more or less cleared their positions`

On the Property issue, which was the second topic of the negotiations, the President stated that the two sides first tried to set the principles that should guide the discussions on the issue but noted that no serious progress was achieved towards bridging the gap between the positions of the sides.

Pointing out that the property is not one of a reason but the result of the Cyprus problem, he explained that discussions on that topic have been ended temporarily and that the two leaders were to continue their talks with EU matters.

`Our objective is to complete discussions on six chapters and if possible, to enter a second round of negotiations next Spring and to start a give-and-take process. And if possible, to reach an agreement`, the President said.

Mr Talat stated that there were natural time limits for the conclusion of the talks, one is the end of 2009 when the EU is to reviews Turkey’s negotiation process and the second 2010 when the Presidential elections is to be held in the TRNC.

`In 2010, we have presidential elections. So we may have to give a break to the talks. I think, if possible, it will be right to reach an agreement and to submit it to the approval of the people before that date’, Talat said.

The President also noted that Turkey is the strongest supporter of the Turkish Cypriot People in the negotiation process.



Presidential Spokesperson has welcomed the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s comments stressing the need for a solution in Cyprus and for the lifting of isolation on the Turkish Cypriot People.

Mrs Clinton issued the statement during her recent visit to Turkey.

Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Hasan Ercakica called Mrs Clinton’s statement as very important.

Referring to an earlier statement by the Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias, Mr Ercakica referred his comments, in which he spoke of the need for a solution and expressed readiness to show flexibility at the talks, as pleasing.

But, the spokesperson criticized the Greek Cypriot Leader for repeating his known views that the Turkish side should change its position and President Talat should not be directed by Turkey.

Stressing that the rhetoric used by Christofias is not contributing to the negotiation process, the spokesperson accused him of trying to change the basis set in the joint statements issued by the two leaders and of ignoring the joint understanding reached on the political equality of two constituent states.

He said although Christofias accepted the existence of natural time limits for the conclusion of the talks in his latest statement, he is unwilling to take the necessary responsibility in bringing a solution to the Cyprus problem before the expiry of the time limits.

The spokesperson also stated that the Greek Cypriot Leader is contradicting himself by repeating his objection to an arbitrator while at the same time urging the United Nations and the European Union to show maximum interest to the Cyprus problem.

[YFred]

Halil if he gets it to the vote, he will have his place in History, as being the most decent TC politician.

[halil]

Halil if he gets it to the vote, he will have his place in History, as being the most decent TC politician.

Talat will be on BRT1 TV tonight at local time nine o'clock . try to watch him .

Also Eroğlu said he will work with President Talat .
here is the rest of the news in Turkish at below link.
http://www.kibrispostasi.com/index.php/ ... ame/KIBRIS

Mustafa Akinci left the politics.
http://www.kibrispostasi.com/index.php/ ... ame/KIBRIS

[YFred]

Halil if he gets it to the vote, he will have his place in History, as being the most decent TC politician.

Talat will be on BRT1 TV tonight at local time nine o'clock . try to watch him .

Also Eroğlu said he will work with President Talat .
here is the rest of the news in Turkish at below link.
http://www.kibrispostasi.com/index.php/ ... ame/KIBRIS

Mustafa Akinci left the politics.
http://www.kibrispostasi.com/index.php/ ... ame/KIBRIS

Is it on the internet?

[halil]

Halil if he gets it to the vote, he will have his place in History, as being the most decent TC politician.

Talat will be on BRT1 TV tonight at local time nine o'clock . try to watch him .

Also Eroğlu said he will work with President Talat .
here is the rest of the news in Turkish at below link.
http://www.kibrispostasi.com/index.php/ ... ame/KIBRIS

Mustafa Akinci left the politics.
http://www.kibrispostasi.com/index.php/ ... ame/KIBRIS

Is it on the internet?

yes ....

try below link
www.brtk.net

from here click on internet canlı and select BRT-1 TV and enjoy it .

http://www.yeniduzengazetesi.com/templa ... &zoneid=19

here is the news paper link for u to read later on about Eroğlu called UBP’nin anayasa çıkmazı

[halil]

now there is a documentary about Naci Talat is showing !

[DT.]

Halil,

can you tell me why the YKP party of Kanatli is boycotting the elections?

[YFred]

Halil,

can you tell me why the YKP party of Kanatli is boycotting the elections?

"Yeni Kıbrıs Partisi (YKP), “Çözüm sandıkta değil, sokaktadır” dedi."
This was their announcement. Which roughly translates to " The solution isn't at the ballot box, its in the streets", what ever that means.

Reading a little further, according to Kibris, they object to the settlers voting in the elections.

[DT.]

Halil,

can you tell me why the YKP party of Kanatli is boycotting the elections?

"Yeni Kıbrıs Partisi (YKP), “Çözüm sandıkta değil, sokaktadır” dedi."
This was their announcement. Which roughly translates to " The solution isn't at the ballot box, its in the streets", what ever that means.

Reading a little further, according to Kibris, they object to the settlers voting in the elections.

how big is the ykp as a party?

[halil]

Halil,

can you tell me why the YKP party of Kanatli is boycotting the elections?

"Yeni Kıbrıs Partisi (YKP), “Çözüm sandıkta değil, sokaktadır” dedi."
This was their announcement. Which roughly translates to " The solution isn't at the ballot box, its in the streets", what ever that means.

Reading a little further, according to Kibris, they object to the settlers voting in the elections.

how big is the ykp as a party?

they don't get much vote .... less than thousand

link for u
http://www.ykp.org.cy/index_eng.php

parties in north
http://fotw.ethnia.org/flags/cy%7Dtrnc.html

latest election results 2005
http://fotw.ethnia.org/flags/cy%7Dtrnc.html