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[YFred]

Lets say they do then the Turkification of the north will happen much faster and you will be faced with thousands of tcs asking for their rights in the "RoC" and properties back, that will not change the fact that the north will still not be united with the south and there will be no hope of uniting.

What will the EU do in times of crisis these are member states with no force to intervene and need thousands of meetings to buy a ball point pen let alone save people at risk, please dont ask us to place our safety in their hands as this would encouraging those extremists elements to do their worst.

As for Turkey joining the EU for me thats a non starter at best they will get some sort of special partnership.

You are right President Talat is negotiating, thats why he demands Turkeys guarantees as they are the only ones we feel will tkae action in times of need.

The passport issue if you claim to represent TCs then you cannot say you will not provide passports, how will this look in the eyes of the interntional community? if it is a burden then try cancelling them and see what the outcome will be.

VP, Turkey already has a special partnership with EU. They have been member of the Customs Union since mid 90s. Turkey is not interested in being given anything other than full membership. That is what is being discussed currently. Erdogan said it very clearly not so long ago. GCs are dreaming if they think that they are going to use the EU to force Turkey's hand in any way. Its just a bit of propaganda, it makes the GCs feel better.

Imo Turkey is not a European country and although I commend her on steps towards changing which they should continue they have many years to go before they resemble any form of the end product by which time will they want to join an aging and bureacratic ridden union? Then they are faced with a racist and phoebic French Austrian and German public who do not want Turkey in the christian club. The best they will get in 20 years time is a special partnership agreement which will not amount to much.

In the mean time they can trade freely now, and when the time comes and they are allowed to join, they may decide not to join for that reason.
It works both ways. Don't take to much notice of what French and Austrian leaders say, they are all playing to their public. When the time comes if Turkey wants to join, they will not be able to stop it. The decision is not taken by leaders of parliments, its by meeting the criteria set in the negotiations.

[Raymanoff]

By the way, is there any fish left in the dams?

[Kikapu]

@kikapu
for the love of god, to help the discussion in moving forward please do not use big words...keep it down to the minimal, just so the slower members can keep abreast...

Boomer,

Welcome back to the forum. I have been meaning to acknowledge your return for some time now, but have been sidetracked a lot lately.!

Good to have you back.!

[boomerang]

@kikapu
for the love of god, to help the discussion in moving forward please do not use big words...keep it down to the minimal, just so the slower members can keep abreast...

Boomer,

Welcome back to the forum. I have been meaning to acknowledge your return for some time now, but have been sidetracked a lot lately.!

Good to have you back.!

Thanks kiks....I know exactly the meaning of snowed under...quite understandable...

[halil]

President Mehmet Ali Talat has left the TRNC for Washington where he will have a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

As the Cyprus negotiation process continues, the President is expected to explain the Turkish Cypriot Side’s position on the Cyprus issue.

The meeting between President Talat and Hillary Clinton will take place tomorrow.

Speaking in Istanbul, the President pointed out that the new US Administration is attaching importance to the Turkish Cypriot Side’s views saying in this respect, the visit is very important.

He also said he will find an opportunity to learn about contributions that the US will provide to the negotiations process.

Touching upon the forthcoming elections in the TRNC, Mr Talat said he is in favor of a government that will not trouble the negotiations process.
Meanwhile, the meeting scheduled to take place between President Talat and Greek Cypriot Leader Dimitris Christofias tomorrow has been postponed to next week.

[EPSILON]

TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat will be flying to Washington on Tuesday. He was invited by the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton whom he will come together with on Wednesday.

It is expected that the Cyprus issue will be high on the agenda of their talks.

This is the second attempt by President Talat to go to Washington.

There were allegations that the Greek Cypriot side had prevented the previous visit from becoming realized but President Talat has confirmed that the visit had been cancelled due to it clashing with Mrs. Clinton busy working schedule.

President Mehmet Ali Talat will travel to the U.S.A upon an invitation by the U.S State of Secretary Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, 14 April. President Talat will meet with Clinton on Wednesday, 15 April at 3.15 p.m in Washington.
President Talat will return to Cyprus on Friday, 17 April.

Presidential Press Office

Price list of Halil's posts:

Each time he refers to Talat as president of "RONC" USD 15.00
Each time he states that T/cs were inhabitans of Cyprus USD 18.00
Each time he quotes a success of Turkey in athletics or other factors USD 13.00
Each time he advertise the favor words of a foreigner (in favor of Turks or T/cs) USD 33.00
Changes in historical facts USD 88.00 ETC ETC

Price list issued by Turkish misistry of foreign affairs and is valid until 31 Dec 09- then he can negotiate the tariff again.

Miltiadis and other supporters are taking commission of 10 per cent

[Jerry]

I wonder what Talat's reaction will be if Mrs C. says "Yeah we'll help you out but you have got to give back Varosha to the Greeks Cypriots as part of the deal". I suppose he will have to come clean and say that he does not have the last word in decisions of the "trnc".

So why is he in Washington, why send the monkey when she needs to speak to the organ grinder?

[CBBB]

He is trying to improve his credibility before the elections in the north! I know I should have said pseudo-elections, but I just can't be bothered anymore.

[EPSILON]

He is trying to improve his credibility before the elections in the north! I know I should have said pseudo-elections, but I just can't be bothered anymore.

Talat looks to win the position of T/cs Muchtar once more.

[coremax]

I just don't get it. Talat is supposed to be the head of TCs, not the head of the political party which is currently governing. How is his fate related to this election?

I'm confused